I'm Old Fashoned
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Em7 Edim E Dm7 A
I am not such a clever one about the latest fads
D6 F#m Cdim A9 A7/9 A7
I admit I was never one adored by local lads
D9 D6 Bm Bm5-/7 A A9 F#m
Not that I ever try to be saint
D7M Fdim Cdim E7 A
I'm the type that they classify as quaint
A F#m7 D9 Cdim
Quaint that they mother you, quaint that they brother you
A A7/9 D Dm7
Must be another you, I like the other you
D F#m Em7 A7 D F#m Em7 A7
I'm old fashioned, I love the moonlight
Gdim D F#m Bm7 Em7 F#7
I love the old fashioned things
D9 Bm5-/7 E7 D9 Bm5-/7 E7
The sound of rain upon a window pane
G Gdim Cdim Em7 G/B A7
The starry song that April sings
Gdim F#m Em7 A7 D7M F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
This year's fancies are passing fancies
G Am7 G/B C D Cdim Em7 A7
But sighing sighs, holding hands these my heart understands
D F#m Em7 A7 D F#m7 Em7 A7
I'm old fashioned, but I don't mind it
D F#m B7 Edim
That's how I want to be
A7 D9 F#m7 E7/9 A7 D F#m Em7 A7 D
As long as you agree to stay old fashioned with me
How to play I'm Old Fashoned
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.