My Last Name
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[Intro: ]D D/F# G A (x2)
D G A
I learned how to write it, when I first started school
D D/F# G A-Bbaug-Bm
Some bully didn't like it, he said it didn't sound too cool
Bm A G A
So I had to hit him, and all I said when the blood came
G D/F# Em7 Asus-A
It's my last name
D G A
Grandpa took it off to Europe, to fight the Germans in the war
D D/F# G A-Bbaug-Bm
It came back on some dog tags, nobody wears no more
Bm A G D/A
It's written on a headstone, in the field where he was slain
Em7 D/F# Em7 Asus
It's my last name
Chorus:
G A D
Passed down from generations, too far back to trace
G D/F# Em7 A
I can see all my relations, when I look into my face
Bbaug-Bm A G D/A
May never make it famous, but I'll never bring it shame
Em7 D/F# Em7 Asus-A
It's my last name
D G A
Daddy always told me, far back as I recall
D D/F# G A-Bbaug-Bm
Son you're part of something, you represent us all
Bm A G D/F#
So keep it how you got it, as solid as it came
Em7 D/F# Em7 Asus-A
It's my last name
Chorus
Em7 D/F# Em7 Asus-A
D G A
So darlin if you're wonderin, why I've got you here tonight
D D/F# G A-Bbaug-Bm
I wanna be your husband, I want you to be my wife
Bm A G D/A
Ain't got much to give you, but what I've got means everything
Em7 D/F# Em7 Asus G D/F# Em7 Asus
It's my last name Oh it's my last name
D G A D
I learned how to write it, when I first started school
How to play My Last Name
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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.