Im Sorry My Name Isnt Fred
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[Intro]
D D7 G G
[Verse]
G C
My heart should be light as a feather
G D D7
For just yesterday we were wed
G C
But why on our first night together
G D G
Did you call me your darling Fred
[Chorus]
C G
Sorry my name isn't Fred
D G
How I wish I could be him instead
C
For that one word told me
G
Where your heart longs to be
D G
I'm sorry my name isn't Fred
[Solo]
D D7 G G
[Verse]
G C
When you said I do at the altar
G D D7
I thought I heard love in your voice
G C
But I guess it was love for another
G D G
And I'm just a poor second choice
[Chorus]
C G
Sorry my name isn't Fred
D G
How I wish I could be him instead
C
For that one word told me
G
Where your heart longs to be
D G
I'm sorry my name isn't Fred
How to play Im Sorry My Name Isnt Fred
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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.