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Intro: F#m E F#m E
 
verse 1
E A
It's not the words you say but how you say it
E A
I saved the picture where your hair was braided
E A
They found your wallet in the cemetery
E A
You told your daughter she was ordinary
 
[Refrão]C#m B E
You hate the name Junior
A
Your husband loved his computers
C#m B E
Your mother never was one
A
The eldest of seven children
 
Interlude
F#m E F#m E
 
verse 2
E A
If you don't have it then you'll never give it
E A
And I don't blame you for the way you livin'
E A
The little boy was born in February
E A
You couldn't sober up to hold a baby
 
[Refrão]C#m B E
You hate the name Donna
A
You love to judge strangers' karma
C#m B E
You drove from New Jersey
A
The trucks always made you worry
 
Bridge
C#m B E A
Oh, my henna tattoo
C#m B E A
Go to bed it's way too late
 
[Refrão]C#m B E
You hate the name Donna
A
You love to judge strangers' karma
C#m B E
You drove from New Jersey
A
The trucks always made you worry
C#m B E
You raised a saint, Donna
 
You love to judge strangers' karma
C#m B E
You're praying for a funeral
A
You're singing like Hallelujah
 
Outro
E A
You´re singing like Hallelujah
E A
You´re singing like Hallelujah
E A
You're singing like Hallelujah
E A
You´re singing like Hallelujah
 
F#m E F#m E

How to play Donna

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F#m. 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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