Call Me Old Fashioned
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Capo 4
Intro: G G/F# Em7 Gsus2 Cadd9
G G/F# Em7
I believe in making my money the hard way - so I work for it
Cadd9 Em7 Am
And every job I do I do with pride
G G/F# Em7
I believe in keeping a promise that I make - you've got my word on it
Cadd9 Em7 Am
When I shake your hand and look you in the eye
Gsus2 Em7 Cadd9 Em7 Am
I believe in my country and putting your hand over your heart
Em7 Cadd9 Am
And taking off your hat when that anthem starts
Chorus:
G
Call me old fashioned
G/F# Em7 Gsus2
Call me out of touch for having faith in the way it was
Cadd9 Em7 Am
D
When mom and pop was the place we shopped & a check was good for cashing
G G/F# Em7
G
Call me out of style that's who I am when a neighbor's down I reach out my
hand
Cadd9 Em7 Am D
I just can't turn my head and walk right past 'em
G
Call me old fashioned
G G/F# Em7
I believe a man should have to ask permission - for a woman's hand
Cadd9 Em7 Am
Before he gets down on one knee
G G/F# Em7
I believe in passing down traditions - every chance you can
Cadd9 Em7 Am
So children learn what family means
Gsus2 Em7 Cadd9 Em7 Am
And sitting round the supper table every night at six o'clock
Em7 Cadd9 Am
Talking 'bout your day with the TV off
Chorus 2:
G
Call me old fashioned,
G/F# Em7 Gsus2
Call me out of touch for having faith in the way it was
Cadd9 Em7 Am D
When a golden band on someone's hand meant love was everlasting
G G/F# Em7 G
Call me out of style that's who I am I believe kids need a mom and a dad
Cadd9 Em7 Am
D
(And) Their worth working out any problems that you're having
G
Call me old fashioned
G G/F# Em7
G
Call me out of style - that's who I am - I still say "yes sir and thank you
ma'Am"
Cadd9 Em7 Am
And wish kids still prayed in school before their classes
Cadd9 Em7 Am D
Sometimes I shake my head and ask myself what happened?
G
Call me old fashioned
How to play Call Me Old Fashioned
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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.