Country Side
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
1st traste
For D2 - D shape, just drop your 3rd finger and leave high E string open
[Intro]
D2 D2 x2
[Verse 1]
G D2 A Em
I don’t want just anybody
G D2
It’s a big ol city but I need a man
A Em
That can make it feel like home again
G D2 A Em
I’ve been dreamin’ of somebody
G D2
Who can understand what it’s like
A
Livin’ a different life
[Pre-chorus]
G D2
Wears denim jeans but rocks some khakis
A Em
Can ride a horse and hail a taxi
G D2 A
Can play all day but knows how to put in work
G D2
No shoes, no shirt when we’re just lazin’
A Em
But can dress it up for the right occasion
G D2 A
And not afraid of a little dirt
[Chorus]
G
I want someone who can take me back
D2 A Em G
To places that I loved when I was growin’ up
D2 A
The rollin’ hills, green fields
G
Someone who’s gonna take me back
D2 A Em G
To Nebraska in July, I’ve been wishing every night
D2 A
On every star over this skyline
A G |D2| 4x (Guitar Hook)
I need a city boy with a country side
[Verse 2]
G D2 A Em
I don’t want just anybody
G D2
In the city it gets cold
A Em
Without the warmth of a good ol southern soul
G D2 A Em
I’ve been dreamin’ of somebody who
G D2
Never lets go of my hand in a crowd
A Em
Or even with no one else around
[Pre-chorus]
G D2
Plaid tied up around his waste
A Em
Underneath the dirt he’s got good taste
G D2 A
With that summer glow I know he’s been in the sun
G D2
And I hardly recognize that guy
A Em
When he’s showing up here in black tie
G D2
And his friends back home make fun
A
They’re just jealous he’s the one
[Chorus]
G
Who’s gonna take me back
D2 A Em G
To places that I loved when I was growin’ up
D2 A
The rollin’ hills, green fields
G
Someone who’s gonna take me back
D2 A Em G
To Nebraska in July, I’ve been wishing every night
D2 A
On every star over this skyline
A G |D2| 4x (Guitar Hook)
I need a city boy with a country side
[Bridge]
G D2
He can pick me up with the top down
A Em
Then show me off around downtown
G D2
Got a southern drawl when he says my name
A Em
While he pours me a glass of chardonnay
G D2 A Em
I just wanna see the stars without the city lights
G D2 A
Mmm, ohhh
[Chorus]
G
I want someone who can take me back
D2 A Em G
To places that I loved when I was growin’ up
D2 A
The rollin’ hills, green fields
G
Someone who’s gonna take me back
D2 A Em G
To Nebraska in July, I’ve been wishing every night
D2 A
On every star over this skyline
A G D2 (2x)
I need a city boy with a country side
[Repeat Bridge]
G D2
He can pick me up with the top down
A Em
Then show me off around downtown
G D2
Got a southern drawl when he says my name
A Em
While he pours me a glass of chardonnay
G D2 A Em
I just wanna see the stars without the city lights
G D2
Mmm, ohhh
A G D (2x)
I need a city boy with a country side
How to play Country Side
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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.