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Intro: G Gdim C C7 (x2)
 
verse 1
G Gdim
Been living hand-to-mouth for a year or better
C C7
When the mailman comes and he brings me your letter
G Gdim
And I recognize the handwriting even now
C C7
But I go ahead and open it anyhow, yeah
G B
and no one's been buying from my roadside stand
C D
so I hold your letter like a cross in my hand
 
[Refrão]
G Dsus4 Cadd9
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G Dsus4 Cadd9
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G Am F#m
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G Gdim C C7 (x2)
In you
 
verse 2
G
I went out into the kitchen
Gdim C
Where the light comes through the four-paneled window
C7
Clear and bright
G Gdim
And it's taken me several years to realize
C C7
How much I like the way that you dot your i's
G B
Well I was born in Indiana thirty years ago
C D
I got a mean, mean hunger down below
 
[Refrão]
G Cadd9 Dsus4
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G Dsus4 Cadd9
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G B C D
I'm gonna wrap up my troubles
G Dsus4 Cadd9
in you
 
G Gdim C C7 (x2)

How to play Cutter

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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.

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