China Doll
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Tabbed by Kane Smith (heyitskane@yahoo.com)
Verse:
NC E
I'm tired of cryin?
A
And all her lyin?
E
That's why I'm buyin'
B
A china doll
E
Her eyes are bluer
A
Her thoughts are purer
E
Her lips are truer
B E
My china doll
Bridge:
B
I'd rather have a doll or play
E
That I could call my own
F#
Than someone else just like you
B
With a heart of stone
[Refrão] E
She'll never leave me
A
She'll not deceive me
E
And never grieve me
B E
My china doll
Solo chords: E A E B E
Verse:
E
No tears or sorrow
A
No sad tomorrow
E
No one can borrow
B
My china doll
E
Her eyes are bluer
A
Her thoughts are purer
E
Her lips are truer
B E
My china doll
Bridge:
B
I'd rather have a doll or play
E
That I could call my own
F#
Than someone else just like you
B
With a heart of stone
Chorus:
E
She'll never leave me
A
She'll not deceive me
E
And never grieve me
B E
My china doll
How to play China Doll
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 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.