Careless Darling
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G C
You said you love me and me alone
D7 G
And that you'd always be mine my own
C
But someone new came and you did not
G D7 G
Care to remember so you forgot
C
Oh careless darling how carelessly
D7 G
You broke the vow that you made to me
C
With all my heart I believed in you
G D7 G
But careless darling you were untrue
C
Your last goodbye will forever ring
D7 G
Within my ear and full heartaches bring
C
I kept my promise I kept my vow
G D7 G
But you kept nothing it's so plain now
C
Oh careless darling how carelessly
D7 G
You broke the vow that you made to me
C
With all my heart I believed in you
G D7 G
But careless darling you were untrue
C
Now if tomorrow those bygone years
D7 G
Those older memories should bring you tears
C
Think of our parting that luckless day
G D7 G
You carelessly threw my love away
C
Oh careless darling how carelessly
D7 G
You broke the vow that you made to me
C
With all my heart I believed in you
G D7 G
But careless darling you were untrue
How to play Careless Darling
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.