Ive Never Been To Me
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D C G D Em
Hey lady, you lady, cursing at your life
C D Em
You're a discontented mother and a regimented wife
C D G D Em
I've no doubt you dream about the things you'll never do
A
But, I wish someone had talked to me
C D
Like I wanna talk to you.
G D Em Bm
Oh, I've been to Georgia and California and anywhere I could run
C G Am D
I took the hand of a preacher man and we made love in the sun
G D Em Bm
But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
C G Am G
I've been to paradise but I've never been to me
D Em Bm C G Am G
D C G D Em
Please lady, please lady, don't just walk away
C D Em
'Cause I have this need to tell you why I'm all alone today
C D G D Em
I can see so much of me still living in your eyes
A C D
Won't you share a part of a weary heart that has lived million lies.
G D Em Bm
Oh, I've been to Georgia and California and anywhere I could run
C G Am D
I took the hand of a preacher man and we made love in the sun
G D Em Bm
But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
C G Am G
I've been to paradise but I've never been to me.
How to play Ive Never Been To Me
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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.