Little Old Dime
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Intro G D7 G
G D7
Little ole dime you're the last of a pocketful
C D7 G
I've put all the others in this telephone
C
I've called all over town for a lost love
G D7 G
Let this last number be the right one
D7
Little ole dime you're my last chance to find her
C D7 G
And I'm placing all my last hopes on you
C
Let me tell her I'll always be waiting
G D7 G
Just in case things don't work out with someone new
C D7 G
Little ole dime please don't disappoint me
A7 D7
I can't call anymore you're my last dime
G C
Tomorrow she'll be gone with her new love
G D7 G
And I've just got a talk to her one more time
D7
Little ole dime as you leave my shaking fingers
C D7 G
I pray I'll hear her answer the phone
C
The sound of her voice will ease my heartaches
G D7 G
Even though I know tomorrow she'll be gone
D7
Little ole dime here you go after the others
C D7 G
If she answers or not it's still goodbye
C
I'm almost afraid to dial the number
G D7 G
If she isn't there I know I'm gonna cry
C D7 G
Little ole dime please don't disappoint me
A7 D7
I can't call anymore you're my last dime
G C
Tomorrow she'll be gone with her new love
G D7 G
And I've just got a talk to her one more time
How to play Little Old Dime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.