Good Old Song
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[Verse]
C
All the world is a room and the room is painted blue
C F
You look at me I look at you
Dm G
And we need our song to pull us through
F C
But the melody is changing
C7 F
And the words have slipped away
C
And we cannot sing our good old song
G C
Like we could in the good old days
[Verse]
C
Leavin' you it sure ain't easy
C F
I think of the summer nights we knew
Dm G
I remember the way you used to please me
F C C7 F
But the time is now upon us to go our separate way
C
Because we cannot sing the good old song
G C
Like we could in the good old days
[Chorus]
Dm
And don't you want to have your chance
Am G7
Don't you want to try a new romance
C F
And I know you will
Dm
When the time is right
G C
You will dance on the highest hill in the night
[Verse]
C
But tonight I want to hold you close
C F
I want to feel you near me one more time
Dm G
But too bad so sad that's how it goes
F C
When your friends all come and ask you
C7 F
Why your lover went away
C
Just tell 'em we could not sing the good old song
G C
Like we could in the good old days
[Outro]
F C
Just tell 'em we could not sing the good old song
G C
Like we could in the good old days
C7 F C G C
How to play Good Old Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.