Good As Gold
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Intro: Bm E G E
Bm
He watched her pack her bags
E
She would soon be on her way
G E
Following some rich kid to LA
Bm
Auburn hair was flowing
E
Right down past her knees
G E Bm
He watched her turn her back on Tennessee
E
Good as gold
Bm
That's how I'll remember you
G Bm
With those eyes of delta blue
E
Good for you
Bm
Turn your back on Tennessee
G Bm
You knew what you got to do
E
Heaven knows
Bm
If it's wrong or if it's right
G Bm
She'll be leaving at first light
E
Here I stay
Bm
If I wasn't so afraid
G
I would chase her down tonight
Bm
She called him one night crying
E
From the room below (???)
G E
At some crowded party all alone
Bm
She said I'm the great pretender
E
Drifting through the days
G G Bm
Painting blank expressions on my face
E
Good a gold
Bm
That's how I'll remember you
G Bm
With those eyes of delta blue
E
Good for you
Bm
Turn your back on Tennessee
G Bm
You knew what you got to do
E
Heaven knows
Bm
If it's wrong or if it's right
G Bm
She'll be leaving at first light
E
Here I stay
Bm
If I wasn't so afraid
G Bm
I would chase her down tonight
Bm G D
I wish I was the wild kind
Bm G D
Some kind of flaw in my design
Bm G D C
Why can't I cross the county line
Bm
E
Good a gold
Bm
That's how I'll remember you
G Bm
With those eyes of delta blue
E
Good for you
Bm
Turn your back on Tennessee
G Bm
You knew what you got to do
E
Heaven knows
Bm
If it's wrong or if it's right
G Bm
She'll be leaving at first light
E
Here I stay
Bm
If I wasn't so afraid
G Bm
I would chase her down tonight.
How to play Good As Gold
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.