Old Woman Behind The Counter In a Small Town
View chords used in this chart
D D/G G C/G G
I seem to recognize your face
D D/G G C/G G
Haunting familiar yet I can't seem to place it
Cannot find the candle of thought to light your name
Lifetimes are catching up with me
C/G G C/G
All these changes taking place
G C/G
Wish I'd seen the place
G C/G G
But no one's ever taken me
D D/G G C/G G
Hearts and thoughts they fade fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade fade away
D D/G G C/G G
I swear I recognize your breath
Memories like fingerprints are slowly raising
Me you wouldn't recall for I'm not my former
It's hard when your stuck upon a shelf
C/G G C/G
I change by not changing a thing
G C/G
Small town predicts my fate
G C/G G
Perhaps thats what no one wants to see
D D/G G C/G G
I just want to scream hello
D D/G G C/G G
My god it's been so long never dreamed you'd return
But now here you are and here I am
Hearts and thoughts they fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade fade away
D D/G G C/G
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How to play Old Woman Behind The Counter In a Small Town
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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.