I Drew You Once In Art Class (acoustic)
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A D A D
I tried to paint a picture of you, to prove I still think of you,
A D E
But the face I drew, it more resembled mine.
A D A D A
I tried to buy you some nice things, but bought a record by The Kinks,
D E
A band you have always told me, does not appeal to you in any way.
A E D A E A
When will I ever get it right, When will I ever treat you right.
D - A - D - A - D - E
A D A D A
The love songs all go unreleased, B-sides of lesser memories
D E (stop)
And yet you have been there for me, since the very first record I ever wrote myself
A E D A E D
When will I ever get it right, When will I ever treat you right.
F# E A D
My eyes won't settle anywhere, My mind is in the atmosphere
A E A
When will I ever treat you right.
D - A - D - A - D - E
A D
Woah-oh, you know,
E D
I can be romantic,
A D
Woah-oh, you know,
E D
I can wear nice clothes,
A D
Woah-oh, you know,
E D
I can be romantic,
A D E
Woah-oh, you know-oh-oh-ohhhhhh.
A E D
When will I ever get it right,
A E D
When will I ever treat you right.
F#
I'm gonna leave when you say,
E
You wanna leave,
A
And shut up when you say,
D
You need to sleep,
A E A
Today I'm gonna treat you right.
D - A - D - A - D - E
A D
Woah-oh, you know,
E D
I can be romantic,
A D E A(stop)
Woah-oh, you know-oh-oh-ohhhhhh.
How to play I Drew You Once In Art Class (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.