Lonely Holiday
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D A G D A
D A
It was a lonely holiday
G
I was alone you were away
D
In Fayetteville or in another state
D A D
There's so many towns I hate
A
When you leave me breaks me like a bone
G
But it's never as bad as when you come home
D
I've thought so much about suicide
A G
Parts of me have already died
D
Lonely baby I'm not
A
Lonely baby I'm not
G
I've got my imaginary friends
D A
Happy baby I'm so happy baby I'm so
G
I've got my imaginary friends
Em
And if you don't love me
G
Would you please pretend
D A
It was a loney holiday
G
I was alone I was afraid
D
The bedroom walls were closing in
D A D
Must be closing time again
A
When you leave me breaks me like the note
G
That you said got stuck in your throat
D
I've thought so much about suicide
A G
Parts of me have already died
D
Lonely baby I'm not
A
Lonely baby I'm not
G
I've got my imaginary friends
D A
Happy baby I'm so happy baby I'm so
G
I've got my imaginary friends
Em
And if you don't love me
G
Would you please pretend
D
Lonely baby I'm not
A
Lonely baby I'm not
G
I've got my imaginary friends
D A
Happy baby I'm so happy baby I'm so
G
I've got my imaginary friends
Em
And if you don't love me
G
Would you please pretend
Em
And if you don't love me
G D
Would you please pretend
How to play Lonely Holiday
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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.