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D G A D
Our little boy is four years old and quite a little man
E A
So we spell out the words we don't want him to understand
D G A D D7
Like T-O-Y or maybe S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E
G D A D A
But words we're hiding from him now tear the heart right out of me
Chorus
D D7 G A D
Our D-I-V-O-R-C-E becomes final today
E A
Me and little J-O-E will be goin' away
D G A D D7
I love you both and this will be pure H-E double L for me
G D A D
Oh I wish that we could stop this D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Key Change - E
E A Bb E
Watch him smile he thinks it's Christmas or his fifth birthday
F# B
and he thinks C-U-S-T-O-D-Y spells fun or play
E E7 A B E E7
I'll spell out all the hurtin' words and turn my head when I speak
A E B E
Cause I can't spell away this hurt that's drippin' down my cheek
Chorus
How to play D
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.