I'm A Long Gone Daddy
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Intro:
G7 C
[Verso 1]
C
All you want to do is sit around and pout
C C7
And now, I've got enough and so I'm getting out
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
[Verso 2]
C
I've been in the doghouse so doggone long
C C7
That when I get a kiss, I think there's something wrong
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
Instrumental:
G7 C
[Verso 3]
C
I'll go find a gal that wants to treat me right
C C7
You go get yourself a man that wants to fight
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
[Verso 4]
C
You start your jaws a-wagging and they never stop
C C7
You never shut your mouth until I blow my top
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
Instrumental:
G7 C
[Verso 5]
C
I remember back when you were nice and sweet
C C7
Things have changed, you'd rather fight than eat
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
[Verso 6]
C
I'm gonna do some riding on the midnight train
C C7
I'm taking everything except my ball and chain
C7 F C
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
G7 C
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
How to play I'm A Long Gone Daddy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.