Good Intentions
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D G D A
D D7 G D
Mama always prayed that I'd be a better man than daddy
D7 A
and I determined not to let her down
D D7 G D
Deserted by the man she loved and left to raise four children
A7 D
we were the local gossip of the town.
D D7 G D
I promised her that I'd live right and not be like the others
D7 A
but I wound up in jail on Chrismas day
D D7 G D
I told her I'd be home and not to worry 'bout my brothers
A7 D
when I got home my mom had passed away
[Refrão] D D7 G D
And I hear tell the road to hell is paved with good intentions
D7 A
and mama my intentions were the best
D D7 G D
There's lotsa things in my life I just as soon not mention
D7 A
Looks like I've turned out like all the rest
G A7 D
But mama my intentions were the best
D D7 G D
A little boy with big blue eyes a-beggin' to go fishing
D7 A
I promised him but never took the time
D D7 G D
Now they won't let me see him and I sit here a-wishing
A7 D
Wishin' I could hold him one more time
(repeat chorus)
G A7 D
But mama my intentions were the best
How to play Good Intentions
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 D. 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.