New Starts In Old Dominion
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Intro: A F#m Bm D (3x)
A
You've got an in-law apartment
F#m Bm D
In the mother of all states
A
You're right back where you started;
F#m Bm D
Maybe this is what it takes
A
You've got crippling debt
E/G#
Reason to be upset
F# G
And the right to believe order
Is just around the corner
A F#m Bm D 2x
A
Strange how city life beat you down:
F#m Bm D
Estranged--but in range--in the ex-urbs
A
There's nothing for it now
F#m Bm D
Except to be near enough ears to get heard
A E/G#
But I am always here to listen
F#m Bm D
If that's not clear through omission
A E/G#
I am, by my own admission
F#m Bm D
Terrible at telling you that
A E/G#
I am always here to listen
F#m Bm D
(or at least that's my ambition)
A E/G#
I am, by my own admission
F#m G
Terrible at this shit
D G 3x D
A
A
All of us must suffer falls;
F#m Bm D
Coming out parties suck debutante balls
A
Matriculate like mine-bound canaries
F#m Bm D
Feel older daily and wiser rarely
A Bm F#m D
Oh, Old Dominion (New starts in)
A Bm F#m D
Oh, Old Dominion (New starts in)
A Bm F#m D
Oh, Old Dominion (New starts in)
A Bm F#m D
Oh, Old Dominion
How to play New Starts In Old Dominion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.