Good Advice
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Intro
G G Em C G
[Verso 1]
G
When I was just a boy my daddy told me son,
Em
Don't you Worry bout the people or what the hell they've done,
C G
Thank God every day and live your life like there is no tomorrow.
G
[Verso 2]
G
when I was just a boy my mama told me darling,
Em
don't you worry bout them women the right one will be calling,
C G
and you know that I will love you no matter what you do.
G G Em C G
[Refrão]
G G
This life I live aint perfect there's been good and there's been bad,
Em
but I hope that he forgives me for the mistakes that I've had,
C G
and I know im not to worry just live it day by day.
G
G
I wake up every morning with a smile on my face,
Em
Thanking God for all the people that gave me good advice,
C G
and I know my mamma loves me just like she said she would.
G G Em C G
[Verso 3]
G G
All my Friends and all my family have helped me through the years,
Em Em
and they know that I would be there just like they were for me,
C G
and this life may keep on changing but I'll live what I've been told.
G
[Verso 4]
G
Now that I have grown older i start to see my life unfold,
Em
And the choices that I've made seem to reflect what I've been told,
but this life that I've been living might end before I'm old.
G Em C G
[Refrão]
G
This life I live aint perfect there's been good and there's been bad,
Em
but I hope that he forgives me for the mistakes that I've had,
C G
and I know im not to worry just live it day by day.
G
I wake up every morning with a smile on my face,
Em
Thanking God for all the people that gave me good advice,
C G
and I know my mamma loves me just like she said she would.
G Em C G
How to play Good Advice
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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.