Can't Sing Straight - Teddy Thompson

Can't Sing Straight

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Intro: D
 
verse 1
 
I been drinking so much I can't sing straight
G D
I gotta hope that it's not too late
 
To say the only thing that I've ever had
G D
Was here in my own two hands
 
[Refrão]
A7
Maybe it's good, maybe it's fine
Bb A D
Maybe I'll learn to walk the line__
 
verse 2
 
It's been a very short run I must object
G D
You're not really gonna take it away just yet
 
I need ten more years to get to good
G D
I just did what I thought I could get away with
 
[Refrão]
A7
Maybe it's good, maybe it's fine
Bb A D
Maybe I'll learn to walk the line__
 
verse 3
 
I was an ugly kid with an ugly name
G D
Never had much of a wild side to tame
 
But I grew up pretty tall and fine
G D
I just wanted to have my time, have some fun
 
[Refrão]
A7
Maybe it's good, maybe it's fine
Bb A D
Maybe I'll learn to walk the line__
 
verse 4
 
Give me one more chance to get things right
G D
I wanna put it back the way it was overnight
 
But a change of ways seems a bit too much
G D
I don't really want to change my life as such
 
[Refrão]
A7
Maybe it's good, maybe it's fine
Bb A D
Maybe I'll learn to walk the line__
A7
Maybe it's fine, maybe it's good
Bb A D
Maybe it's message understood__
 
A7
Maybe it's good, maybe it's fine
Bb A D
Maybe I'll learn to walk the line__

How to play Can't Sing Straight

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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.

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