Leavin' Dallas
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D G D D/C# Bm
Well she found herself a new man with a long black Mercedes Benz
D A G
She had her tattoo removed so she wouldn't embarrass him infront of his friends
D G D D/C# Bm
Moved into the Highland Parkhouse got her nails and nose fixed
D A G
But as he tried to keep her from ssneakin out held me from slippin back in
[Refrão]G D G D
Dallas you're just a slow moving river of aluminum and steel
G D Bm G
It took Lord all I could deliver like a muddy road takes a wheel
G D G D
One last drag from a cheap cigar, now hang it there in the wind
D A G D
Dallas honey I'm leaving you for the last time again
There's a Mexican girl on the corner, she's sellin roses from her hands
Man, it's plain to see that for her and me, Lord this ain't the promised land
Well, I don't need those roses today but I could use a little company
Man I'll bet she's got some people down in Mexico, yeah that she would like to see
How to play Leavin' Dallas
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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.