Leaning On A Lonesome Song
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Capo 2
A
Borderline crazy, going out of my mind
D
She said maybe she'll come back in time
E
Yeah but lately
A
I'm leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
A
I've been lyin' (I've been lyin') been talkin' to myself
D
I've been dying (I've been dying) Lookin' around for help
E
But I'm trying (but I'm trying)
A
Leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
D
Let those twin fiddles sing
E F#m F#m/E D
Let that steel guitar twa-a-a-a-a-ang
D E
Pour me something strong, I'm barely hangin' on
A D
Leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
A
It's in that juke box fillin' up the room
D
It's like pouring whiskey on an open wound
E
The only thing that helps my heart alone (that helps my heart alone)
A
Is leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
D
Leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
A
Leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
D
Leanin' on a lonesome song (leanin' on a lonesome song)
A
Borderline crazy, goin' out of my mind
D A
She said maybe, (she said maybe) she'll come back in time
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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