Deirdre
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D G D G
The trouble you had, it wasn't so bad
D D/C# Bm C A7
It's only life and what you're livin' for
D G D G
Sit down right here, I'll send away your tears
D D/C# Bm C A7
Well we don't have to talk about it much more
G A9
Good things turn bad but it's over now
F#m B7
So don't look sad 'cause you're older now
Em Em7/A
Lots of people miss Deirdre
D G D G
You're back again, you still have all your friends
D D/C# Bm C A7
And they used to ask me why'd you go away Deirdre
D G D G
What could I say, that you ran away
D D/C# Bm C A7
Don't you think it's time that you stayed right near me
G A9
These nights, pretty nights, that were meant to be
F#m B7
With you and me, it's the way that we
Em Em7/A
Always had our love, Deirdre
A7
I love your red hair
Am/C B7
Deirdre, do do do do do do
Gm/Bb
Dear dear dear Deirdre
A7
I'm glad you're home again
Am/C B7 Gm/Bb A7 (modulate up a semi-tone if you can)
Oo ooo ooo
D G D G
D D/C# Bm C A7
Baby 1 2 3 and you're back with me
D G D G
Tomorrow at ten, I'll wake you and then
D D/C# Bm C A7
We'll take a bath and then I'll laugh again with Deirdre
G A9
You may not live with me every day
F#m B7
All that I care is that we find a way
Em Em7/A A7
To stay together with Deirdre
Am/C B7
Deirdre, do do do do do do
Gm/Bb A7
Dear dear dear Deirdre
How to play Deirdre
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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.