Barbra Dee
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Intro
G C
C C/B C/A
C D G
[Verso 1]
G C
An overloaded Oldsmobile
C C/B C/A
Crock-Pot and three pairs of heels
C D G
Broken heart and two young boys in tow
G C
Like The Grapes of Wrath, back in '89
C C/B C/A
You drove out 'cross that 'Bama line
C D G
For a man you knew might never stay at home
[Verso 2]
G C
Now your boys grew up and your man stayed young
C C/B C/A
Forgiveness how you ever clung
C D G
The story never ends the way you planned
G C
One runned out fast, the other moved slow
C C/B C/A
The man walked off and left you low
C D G
Fate, she never slowed to lend a hand
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
But every day you greet the sun
G
Dry your tears and soldier on
C C/B C/A C/G D
Now you find yourself alone when each day's through
[Refrão]
G C
But Barbra Dee, everything's gonna be alright
C C/B C/A C/F# G
Your boys gonna stay and take good care of you
Interlude
G C
C C/B C/A
C D G
G C
C C/B C/A
C D G
[Verso 3]
G C
When I's a boy, you told me, "Son
C C/B C/A
Go and do as you'd have done
C D G
Lend a hand to anyone who needs
G C
Hold the door and count your stars
C C/B C/A
Do your chores, and if you are
C D G
Kind to the world, it will repay your deeds"
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
For a time, I lost my way
G
Now I'm comin' home to stay
C C/B C/A C/G D
And make good on the things I said I'd do
[Refrão]
G C
So Barbra Dee, everything's gonna be alright
C C/B C/A C/F# G
Your boys gonna stay and take good care of you
G C
Yes Barbra Dee, everything's gonna be alright
C C/B C/A C/F# G
Your boys gonna stay and take good care of you
How to play Barbra Dee
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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.