Choices
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Note: (This is the original version. George Jones sings it in Eb,
but Billy Yates recorded it in D, on his debut album.)
Intro: (D) (D) (G) (D)
I've had (D) choices,
Since the (G) day I was (D) born
There were voices,
That (Em) told me right from (A) wrong.
If I had (D) listened,
I (G) wouldn't be here today.
(D) Living and dieing,
With the (A) choices I've (D) made.
I was (A) tempted
By an (G) early age I (D) found
I liked (A) drinkin'
I (G) never turned it (D) down
There were loved ones
But I (G) turned them all away
Now I'm (D) living and dieing
With the (A) choices I've (D) made
I've had (D) choices,
Since the (G) day I was (D) born
There were voices,
That (Em) told me right from (A) wrong.
If I had (D) listened,
I (G) wouldn't be here today.
(D) Living and dieing,
With the (A) choices I've (D) made.
I guess I'm (A) paying
For the things (G) that I have (D) done
If I could go (A) back
(G) Lord knows I'd (D) run
But I'm still loosein'
This (G) game of life I play
(D) Living and dieing
With the (A) choices I've (D) made
I've had (D) choices,
Since the (G) day I was (D) born
There were voices,
That (Em) told me right from (A) wrong.
If I had (D) listened,
I (G) wouldn't be here today.
(D) Living and dieing,
With the (A) choices I've (D) made.
(D) Living and dieing,
With the (A) choices I've (D) made.
How to play Choices
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 Eb. 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.