Made Some Memories
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[Intro ]
D G A
[Verso 1]
G
I was sitting catching up with an old friend.
D
We were swapping stories and how you been for an hour or two.
G
He said "I've been working like a dog two weeks straight,
D
not a day off, buddy how about you?"
A G D
I said, "I've been working overtime,
Em D G A
but I ain't punched a clock and I ain't made a dime."
[Refrão]
G D/F# G D A
'Cause I took my son fishing. Then we both went swimming in the river.
G A
And I watched the sunrise with my wife and took her out again last night for dinner.
Bm A G D D/F#
I spent some time with mom and dad and if you want man I'd be glad
Em D G
to tell you everything I did this week.
D G A D G D
Nooo, I didn't make no money, but I sure made some memories.
[Verso 2]
G
He said, "Man, I've got bills to pay
D
and I ain't got no time to waste on things like that.
G D
'Cause I want to put my boys through school and 60 hours a week will do that pretty fast."
A G D Em D
I said, "I understand. Don't get me wrong, but I bet your wife feels like mine did
G D
and your kids don't stay young long."
[Refrão]
G A
So I played catch in the backyard, I helped him wish on a shooting star before bedtime.
G A
And we took a walk every day on a little path down by the lake in the sunshine.
Em A G D/F# Em D/F# G
Yeah, I realized I was missing out so I'm living in the moment now, spending time with my family.
A D/F# G D D/F# G A
Nooo, I didn't make no money, but I sure made some memo-ries...
[Ponte]
Bm A G
I'll go back to my 9 to 5 once Monday rolls around,
D/F# Em D/F# G A
but if I were you I'd take a day or two and just slow down.
[Refrão]
D/F# G D/F#
And take your sons fishing,
G D A
Do a little swimming in the river.
G A
Watch the sunrise with your wife, take her out a couple nights for dinner.
Bm A G
Spend time with your mom and dad and trust me man,
D/F# Em D/F# G
you'll be glad you did, 'cause it's moments like these.
A G D A
Oh, you won't make no money, but you'll sure make some memories.
Outro
D G A D
Oh, I didn't make no money, but I sure made some memories.
G D
Mmmm Mm Mmmm
How to play Made Some Memories
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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.