Bury Me With My Guitar
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G D Am
C G D C
G
Tag on the string said 700 bucks
C G
Pawn shop there at the edge of town
G
I was 13 first time I picked it up
C G
Most days I still can’t put it down
Em
It’s in pretty good shape for a ’68
D
Worth it’s weight in country gold
Am G C D
And I know I can’t take it with me when I go
[Chorus]
G D Am G C
So one day when they lay me down
G D Am G C
Put me in my hometown ground
G D Am G C
With my first love still in my arms
G D Am G C
Bury me with my guitar
G D Am G C
[Verse]
G
It’s been a part of every song I ever wrote
C G
Hit every stage from here to Omaha
G
It’s seen money, friends, and women come and go
C G
And it’s a damn good thing that it can’t talk
[Verse]
Em D
And I lost it once in Austin
D
Thought I’d never get it back
Am G C D
Hell, I can’t be without it after that
[Chorus]
G D Am G C
So one day when they lay me down
G D Am G C
Put me in my hometown ground
G D Am G C
With my first love still in my arms
G D Am G C
Bury me with my guitar
[Bridge]
F C
Put some new strings on it and make sure it’s in tune
Am G C D
In case guitars go to heaven and good ole boys do, too
[Chorus]
G D Am G C
So one day when they lay me down
G D Am G C
Put me in my hometown ground
G D Am G C
With my first love still in my arms
G D Am G C
Bury me with my guitar
G D C G D
C G
My guitar
How to play Bury Me With My Guitar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.