Just Like I Always Do
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{Intro}
D A D D/F# G
[Verso 1]
D A
You're here late tonight, baby that's alright
D D/F# G
This old bar don't do you justice in the juke box lights
D A
And I saved a seat for you just like I always do
G D
Right here next to me, if that's alright with you
[Verso 2]
D A
I'd hoped to talk to you about what I want to do
D D/F# G
You don't have to say a thing if you don't want to
D A
I thought we'd settle down, babe how does Memphis sound
G D
Texas or Tennessee, that's alright with me
[Verso 3]
D A
We could leave tonight, wake up the freeway lights
D D/F# G
This you and me against the world thing sounds alright
D A
Baby once we're gone, we'll make a little home
G D
Maybe a family, that's alright with me
[Verso 4]
D A
You can rest your head here on my shoulder
D D/F# G
You can sleep until the ride is over
D A
I'll just look at you, just like I always do
G D
Right here next to me, if that's alright with you
[Verso 5]
D A
Well I know you can't be thinking of me
D D/F# G
But if I could introduce myself you'd love me
D A
I'll just sit right here talking to my beer
G D
Right here next to you just like I always do
D A
Yeah I'll just sit right here talking to my beer
G D
Right here next to you just like I always do
How to play Just Like I Always Do
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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.