Accidentally On Purpose
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G C G
Accidentally I saw you this morning
D7 G
You were lovely dressed in your wedding gown
C G
And they say that you married a stranger to me
A7 D7
That had drifted to our old hometown
G C G
Accidentally you've met him one evening
D7 G
And you say it was love at first sight
C G
Accidentally on purpose you married
D7 G
Accidentally on purpose for spite
C G
Cause I saw out cheatin' and runnin' around
A7 D7
And I was just a fool with a heart of a clown
G C G
Accidentally you were mistaken that night
D7 G
Accidentally on purpose for spite
C G
Cause I saw out cheatin' and runnin' around
A7 D7
And I was just a fool with a heart of a clown
G C G
Accidentally you were mistaken that night
D7 G
Accidentally on purpose for spite
How to play Accidentally On Purpose
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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.