An Old Memory
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G C
I thought I had driven you out of my mind
G D7
When I crossed that bridge on memory lane and burned it one last time
G C
I told myself it's over and I'm finally free
D7
But just when I thought I had buried your memory
It shows up just like a bad penny
G C D7
An old memory found its way back home again
G C G D7
Old feelings that I thought I'd lost have found their way back in
G
Like an old dog that you drop off just outside of town
C
Uninvited coming back anyhow
G D7 G
An old memory found its way back home again
C
I swept every room when I cleaned house
G D7
Tore up your old love letters and threw all of your pictures out
G C
But I can't throw away what I can't see
D7
I guess I fooled myself into believing forgetting you was gonna be easy
G C D7
An old memory found its way back home again
G C G D7
Old feelings that I thought I'd lost have found their way back in
G
Like an old dog that you drop off just outside of town
C
Uninvited coming back anyhow
G D7 G
An old memory found its way back home again
C G
Why can't I keep your memory away
C A7 D7
It's like a fire I can't put out a cold that I can't shake
G C D7
An old memory found its way back home again
G C G D7
Old feelings that I thought I'd lost have found their way back in
G
Like an old dog that you drop off just outside of town
C
Uninvited coming back anyhow
G D7 G
An old memory found its way back home again
C G D7 G
Yeah an old memory found it's way back home again
How to play An Old Memory
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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.