A Bad Penny
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(verse 1)
G G/F# G/F E7 Am
Oh no, dont, say those same idle lies;
B7 Em E Em/D
I've heard them be-fore, oh, oh,
C B7 Em G Asus4 A
This fool who left his heart on an early train,
D B7 Em D
Wont buy no more.
(verse 2)
G G/F# G/F E7 Am
Oh no, dont, use those same weeping eyes;
B7 Em E+ Em/D
I'll wipe them no more, oh, oh,
C B7 Em
I didnt want to have to be cruel,
G
But the truth must be said,
Asus4 A D B7 Em D
And you ain't heard e-nough.
(Chorus 1)
Am C
Oh, it was not so long a-go,,
Am C
Since you wandered out of here.
Em D Am C
To be-come a silver model of a city on the air.
A C
So dont choke me with your lies,
Am C
Because this man has open eyes;
G G/F#
And I can see...
G E7 Am G7 C
I can see, I can tell. Ooh, ooh, ooh.
(interlude) D Bm7 Em G A A7,
D B7 Em D
(break)
Bm Em
I had it e-nough;
D C
All those sneaky bars and smart parties.
Bm Em
Had E-nough;
D C
All those sweet friends and lovers.
B Em
I've, I've had e-nough;
D C
All those lonely rooms and blank faces.
B Em
Had E-nough;
G D G D G D
And I want you, I want you, no more,
G D G D G D
I want you, I want you, no more.
(interlude) C G Am D7
(verse 3)
G G/F# G/F E7 Am
Oh no, dont, say those same idle lies;
B7 Em E+ Em/D
I've heard them be-fore, oh, oh,
C B7 Em G Asus4 A
This fool who left his heart on an early train,
D B7 Em D
Wont buy no more.
(outro) B7 Em D G G7 C G Am
D E D A E B E F
G Am G7 C G Am D Am G
How to play A Bad Penny
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.