Cold Day In Mississippi
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Intro
G Bm C G D
[Verso 1]
G
Could my words get in your way
Bm
If I begged you to stay
C G D
Or would that do us no good
G
When you got your big dreams
Bm
and they dont include me
C G D
I love youd be misunderstood
Am C/G
I hope you find what you need in the city
Am C/G D
And Ill be right here in south Mississippi
[Refrão]
C G5
These are long days
D Em
The clock wont quit draggin
C G D
Girl its no way to live
C G
On a broken down farm
D Em
With a broken down heart
Am Bm C
Just hoping that someday you miss me
Cm G Bm C G D
Itd be a cold day in south Mississippi
[Verso 2]
G
Aint it all that you thought
Bm
Dont you need me at all
C G D
Your folks say youre doin just great
G
Things here are moving pretty slow
Bm
But girl you know how that goes
C G D
I guess thats why you went away
Am C/G
So while youre out making friends in the city
Am C/G D
I cant make myself leave Mississippi
[Refrão]
C G5
These are long days
D Em
The clock wont quit draggin
C G D
Girl its no way to live
C G
On a broken down farm
D Em
With a broken down heart
Am Bm C
Just hoping that someday you miss me
Cm G
Itd be a cold day in south Mississippi
Em
Aint no sun on my face
C
On this cold winter day
G D
Much colder than Ive felt before
Em
I see snow start to fall
C
Just like that old barn
Am D
Where wed find it easy to keep warm
[Refrão]
C G5
These are long days
D Em
The clock wont quit draggin
C G D
Girl its no way to live
C G
On a broken down farm
D Em
With a broken down heart
Am Bm C
Just hoping that someday you miss me
Em D C
Yeah Id sworn that by now youd have missed me
Cm G Bm C G D
Itd be a cold day in south Mississippi
G Bm C G D
G Bm C Cm
How to play Cold Day In Mississippi
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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.