Dear Doctor
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G D F G
once was a heart. It`s sleeping, it`s beating, can`t you please take it out
D A D
and preserve it right there in that jar.
D
2. Oh, help me, please, Mama, I`m sickening, it`s today that`s the day
G D F G
of my plunge. Oh, the gal, I`m to marry, is a bow-legged sow,
D A D
I`ve been soaking up drink like a sponge.
D
3. "Don`t worry, get dressed!" cried my mother, as she plied me with
G D
bourbon so sour . "Pull your socks on, put your suit on,
F G D A D
comb your long hair down, for you will be wed in the hour."
D
4. = 1 5. I was trembling as I put on my jacket, it had creases as
G D F G
sharp as a knife. I put the ring in my pocket, but there was a note,
D A D
and my heart it jumped into my mouth.
D /
6. It read, "Darling, I`m sorry to hurt you, but I`ve no courage to speak
G D F G
in your face. But I`m down in Virginia with your cousin Lou,
D A D
and there`ll be no wedding today."
D
7. Oh, help me, dear doctor, I`m damaged, you can put back my heart
G D F G
in its hole. Oh, Mama, I`m crying tears of relief,
D A D
and my pulse is now under control
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Dear Doctor
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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.