I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die
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Intro
D - D - A7 - D
D
I'll Take You To The Picture Show And Babe I'll Hold Your Hand
D7
I'll Set Up In Your Parlour -- Let You Cool Me With Your Fan
G D
I'll Listen To Your Troubles And Pet You When You Cry
But Get That Marryon' Outa Your Head
A7 D
I'll Be A Bachelor 'Til I Die
Inst. Break:
D - D - D - D - D - D - D - D7
G - G - D - D - D - D - A7 - D - D
D
I Don't Mind Honky Tonkin' 'Round If That Will Bring You Fun
D7
But Somehow I Can't Understand How One And One Make One
G
I Like To Cuddle Near And Listen To You Lie
But Get That Marryin' Outa Your Head
A7 D
I'll Be A Bachelor 'Til I Die
Inst. Break:
D - D - D - D - D - D - D - D7
G - G - D - D - D - D - A7 - D - D
D
Now If You Want A Helpmate You're Just Wastin' Lots Of Time
'Cause I'm Afraid Of Church Bells
D7
How They Scare Me When They Chime
G D
I've Seen Those Married People Just Up And Say Goodbye
So Get That Marryin' Outa Your Head
A7 D
I'll Be A Bachelor 'Til I Die
Inst. Break:
D - D - D - D - D - D - D - D7
G - G - D - D - D - D - A7 - D - D
D
This Freedom's Mighty Precious In This Land Of Liberty
D7
I've Seen What Matrimony's Done To Better Men Than Me
G D
I Don't Mind Keepin' Comp'ny With The Apple Of My Eye
But Keep That Marryin' Outa Your Head
A7 D (D - A7 - D - Stop)
I'll Be A Bachelor 'Til I Die
How to play I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die
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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.