New Year's Day
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]Em G D G Em G D Em G
Em G D G
I woke up early Sunday morning, had myself a piece of toast
Em G D G
Had fifty dollars in my pocket, gonna chase myself a ghost
Em G D G
Went down Camino Espinoza, gonna get me a divorce
Em G D G
Gonna split with all my money, see that girl who loves a horse
Chorus:
Em G D G
It's New Year's Day here on the border, and it's always been this way
Em G D Em G
I never do the things I oughta, think I'll stay, it's New Year's Day
Verse Two:
I met them boys there from O'Conner, cowboy like you never seen
They're up for anything you want to, live on steak and refried beans
They bought up half of southern Texas, it's why they act the way they do
When them boys meet me in Laredo, they think they own Laredo too
Repeat Chorus
Em G D G Em G D G
Em G D G Em G D Em G
Verse Three:
I know a girl here in Laredo, her name's Pussy Willow Rose
She got that ring around the collar, got that ring stuck through her nose
She works there at the Dallas Cowboys, but she's got no in between
Like all them other boys in dresses, they ain't every Cowboys dream
Chorus:
Em G D G
It's New Year's Day here on the border, and it's always been this way
Em G D G
I never do the things I oughta, think I'll stay, it's New Year's Day
Em G D G
It's New Year's Day here on the border, and it's always been this way
Em G D Em G
I never do the things I oughta, think I'll stay, it's New Year's Day
Em G D G Em G D Em G
How to play New Year's Day
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.