I'm Gonna Listen To Me
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G C
When I loved you I was foolish and I knew it
G D7
Being true was something you could not retain
G C
After all the times I told myself don't do it
G D7 G
Like a moth I fall into your burning flame
C
Oh the next time I tell me something I'm gonna listen to me
A7 D7
Especially when I tell myself and self agrees
G C
Both me and myself oughta be strung up in a hanging tree
G D7 G
The next time I tell me something I'm gonna listen to me
C
Knowing all the time that someday you would leave me
G D7
This ole crazy heart of mine kept hanging on
G C
You've done everything to hurt me and deceive me
G D7 G
Lucky me you found another now you're gone
C
Oh the next time I tell me something I'm gonna listen to me
A7 D7
Especially when I tell myself and self agrees
G C
Both me and myself oughta be strung up in a hanging tree
G D7 G
The next time I tell me something I'm gonna listen to me
D7 G
Oh the next time I tell me something I'm gonna listen to me
How to play I'm Gonna Listen To Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.