His Latest Flame
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[Intro: ]G Em
Part 1:
(G Em)
A very old friend came by today
(G Em)
'Cos he was telling everyone in town
(G Em)
About the love that he just found
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
Part 2:
(G Em)
He talked and talked and I heard him say
(G Em)
That she had the longest blackest hair
(G Em)
The prettiest green eyes anywhere
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
[Refrão](D C)
Though I smiled the tears inside were a-burning
(D C)
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
(D C)
He was gone but still his words kept returning
(D C)
What else was there for me to do but cry
Part 3:
(G Em)
Would you believe that yesterday
(G Em)
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
(G Em)
She'd be mine eternally
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
Repete Chorus
Repete Part 3
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
Em C D G Em
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
How to play His Latest Flame
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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.