Born Yesterday
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Intro
D G A7 D
[Verso 1]
D
Born yesterday
G A7
And I don't care who knows it
G A7 D
I never really lived 'til I met you
D
Born yesterday
G A7
The way I'm acting shows it
G A7 D
Each dawn's a brand new world with skies of blue
A7
I've heard wise men say
D
"I wasn't born yesterday"
E
They don't trust anything
A7
Yes, they don't know each new day's like spring
D
Born yesterday
G A7
I'm like a child at Christmas
G A7
Your sweet loving makes me proud to say
G A7 D
I was born yesterday
Interlude
G A7 D
[Verso 2]
A7
I've heard wise men say
D
"I wasn't born yesterday"
E
They don't trust anything
A7
Yes, they don't know each new day's like spring
D
Born yesterday
G A7
I'm like a child at Christmas
G A7
Your sweet loving makes me proud to say
G A7 D
I was born yesterday
How to play Born Yesterday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.