I Hope She Stays There
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Capo 3
F G C
SHE ALWAYS SPOKE OF GOING BACK TO TEXAS
F G C
BUT THEN AGAIN SHE SURE DID LIKE KEY WEST
F G Am G F
HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS WHERE MY EX IS
F G
BUT AT LEAST SHE’S GIVEN MY POOR OLE’ HEART SOME REST
N.C. F G C
WHEREVER SHE IS I HOPE SHE STAYS THERE
F G C
WHOEVER SHE'S WITH HE’S WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE
F G Am G F
IT'S SURE NICE IT’S PARIDISE WITHOUT HER IN MY HAIR
F G C
WHEREVER SHE IS I HOPE SHE STAYS THERE
F G C
SHE TOLD ME YOU AIN’T NOTHING LIKE MY DADDY
F G C
SHE TOLD ME HOW TO DRESS AND HOW TO DRIVE
F G Am G F
SHE TOLD ME YOU DON’T KISS LIKE MY OLD BOYFRIEND
F G
BUT MY FAVORITE THING SHE EVER TOLD ME WAS GOODBYE
N.C. F G C
WHEREVER SHE IS I HOPE SHE STAYS THERE
F G C
WHOEVER SHE'S WITH HE’S WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE
F G Am G F
IT SURE IS NICE IT’S PARIDISE WITHOUT HER IN MY HAIR
F G C
WHEREVER SHE IS I HOPE SHE STAYS THERE
F G C
BUT JUST IN CASE SHE EVER GETS THE URGE TO FIND ME
Am F G
I’VE GOT A NEW PHONE NUMBER A NEW EMAIL AND AN UNLISTED DRIVEWAY
F G C C F G C
F G Am G F
TIMBUKTU KALAMAZOO SASKATOON I DON’T CARE
F G C
WHEVEVER SHE IS I HOPE SHE STAYS THERE
F G
GIRL IF YOU’RER LISTENING SOMEWHERE
C G C
STAY THERE
How to play I Hope She Stays There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.