(Burt Bacharach - Hal David)
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Intro:
Horns arr. for guitar [3X]:
v v v v
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10--12-----------
12---------------
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(band enters)
Steel guitar [2X]:
G
v v v v
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10-s12-----------
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Verse 1:
G
Dearest darling
A7 D
I had to write to say that I won't be home anymore
G
'Cause something happened to me
A7 D
While I was driving home and I'm not the same anymore
Chorus 1:
C Am
Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa
C Am
Ah, only one day away from your arms
F G
I saw a welcoming night
F G [N.C.]
And stopped to rest for the night
Verse 2:
And that is when I saw her
As I pulled in outside of the small hotel she was there
And so I walked up to her
Asked where I could get something to eat and she showed me where
Chorus 2:
Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa
Ah, only one day away from your arms
She took me to the cafe
F G [N.C.]
I asked her if she would stay
[G G G G] [single notes; acoustic bass]
She said "O. K."
Instrumental break:
(orchestral break over verse chords)
Chorus 3 [as per chorus 1]:
Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa
Ah, only one day away from your arms
The jukebox started to play
And nighttime turned into day
Verse 3:
As we were dancing closely
All of a sudden I lost control as I held her charms
And I caressed her kissed her
Told her I'd die before I would let her out of my arms
Chorus 4 [as per chorus 2]:
Oh, I was only twenty-four hours from Tulsa
Ah, only one day away from your arms
I hate to do this to you
But I love somebody new
What can I do?
Coda:
G G7 [xx5767] [N.C.]
And I can never, never, never
C
Go home again
C
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(home)
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Burt Bacharach - Hal David)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.