Good Time Charlies Got The Blues
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[Intro ]
G Am D G
verse 1
N.C. G
Everybody's gone away
Am
Said they're movin' to L.A.
D
There's not a soul I know around
G
Everybody's leavin' town
Some caught a freight, some caught a
G
plane
Am
Find the sunshine, Leave the rain
D
They said this town's a waste time
I guess they're right, it's wasting
G
mine
Chorus
N.C. G Am
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
D G
Good time Charlie's got the blues
verse 2
G
You know my heart keeps tellin' me,
Am
You’re not a kid at thirty-three.
D
You play around you'll lose your wife.
You play too long you'll lose your
G
life!
G
I’ve got my pills to ease the pain,
Am
Can’t find a friend to ease the rain.
D
I know I should try and settle down.
G
Everybody’s leaving town.
Chorus
N.C. G Am
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
D G
Good time Charlie's got the blues
D G
Good time Charlie's got the blues
How to play Good Time Charlies Got The Blues
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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.