Don't Trade Your Old Fashioned Sweetheart
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G G7 C
Take away the bright lights and music
G D7
Take away the powder and pain
G G7 C
And you'll find that a honky tonk angel
G D7 G
Can't compare with your home lovin' saint
D7 C G
She's just another woman who'll never make a home
A7 D7
She's had sweethearts before you she'll have others when you're gone
G G7 C
Don't trade one who loves you for the bright lights that gleam
G D7 G
Don't trade your old fashioned sweetheart for a honky tonk queen
G7 C
She'll lie and she'll cry on your shoulder
G D7
And she'll speak of a broken romance
G G7 C
She'll say that things might have been different
G D7 G
Take pity but don't take a chance
D7 C G
Don't take a cheap imitation when you have a real pearl
A7 D7
Don't take this hard hearted woman for your old fashioned girl
G G7 C
Don't trade one who loves you for the bright lights that gleam
G D7 G
Don't trade your old fashioned sweetheart for a honky tonk queen
How to play Don't Trade Your Old Fashioned Sweetheart
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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.