Cold Day In July
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G C
When I left the trees had no green leaves
D7 G
Like your love everything had died
C
I said if I ever come back to you
D7 G
It'll be a cold day in July
G C
The winter has made way for the springtime
D7 G
And summer has now said hello
G C
The leaves on the trees are green again
D7 G
But in my heart it still looks like snow
C F G
I'm going home on a Greyhound
F A#7 G D7
I wish I could afford to f-l-y
G C
But my pride is not as strong as my love for you
D7 G
And it looks like a cold day in July
G C
But my pride is not as strong as my love for you
D7 G C G
And it looks like a cold day in July in July
How to play Cold Day In July
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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.