I Guess I'll Get The Papers (and Go Home)
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D F#m B7
I guess I'll get the papers and go home,
Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim E7
Like I've been doin' ever since we've been apart.
A7 Em7 A7 A Fdim A7
I get some consolation when I read,
D F#m B7 Edim A7
Of someone else's lonely heart
D F#m B7
I wonder if you get the papers too,
Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim E7
And if you feel as melancholy as I do
D F#m B7 D F#m A#
Until you're in my arms again, never more to roam
D B7 E7 Edim D
I guess I'll get the papers and go home
How to play I Guess I'll Get The Papers (and Go Home)
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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.