Greenback Dollar
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D Em
doin' what I think I should, oh yea
D Em
Doin' what I think I should
Refrain:
G C G C
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollar
G C G C
Spend it fast as a can
G C G C
But a wailing song a good guitar
D Em
The only thing that I understand, poor boy
D Em
The only thing that I understand
2nd Verse
When I was a little baby
My Mama said hey son
Travel where you will and learn to be a man
and sing what must be sung, poor boy
Sing what must be sung
3rd verse
Now that I 've grown to be a man
I've traveled here and there
I've learned that a bottle of brandy and a song
the only ones who ever cared, poor boy
the only one's who ever cared
How to play Greenback Dollar
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.