Dont Tell Georgia
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
3rd traste
Capo 3
First pass at transcribing a tune, seems to work (Key of D). Wide open to any
additions, subtractions or
other changes.
This is the author’s work only.
[Intro]
D G D G
[Verse]
D G
I left her like a midnight train
D G
Trail of tears in the pouring rain
D G D G
Didn’t know if I was ever coming back
D G
Tried my hand at everything
D G D G D G
So convinced that all my dreams were somewhere in the creases of this old map
Bm A G
It’d be nice to make like I was never gone….
D G D G D G
So don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia
D G
I’m coming home
[Verse 2]
D G D G
Till you go searching for yourself, you’re no good for no one else
D G D G
Leavin’ ain’t the same as running on
D G D G
I must be close to gettin there, sweet magnolia in the air
D G D G
Bringing back what I found by getting lost
Bm A G
Like a radio playing an old forgotten son
D G D G D G
Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia
NC D G
I’m coming home
[Bridge]
Bm A
Shootin’ stars were made for wishin’, Broken hearts were made for fixin’
G
And being restless doesn’t mean that you were wrong
Bm A
And for all the burning bridges, there’s at least that much forgivenes
G
And you’re still where you’re from even when you’re gone
D G D G D G
So Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia
D G D G D G
Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia, Don’t tell Georgia
N.C. D G D G
I’m coming home……….I’m coming home
How to play Dont Tell Georgia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.