Out In The Cold - Carole King

Out In The Cold

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Intro:
B, Em, B, Em, B ,Em, B, Em
 
Bmaj7 E
I only wanted to play
 
Bmaj7 D#m G#7
I thought what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him anyway
 
C#m Em D#m G#
But he found out and someone else gave him her hand to hold
 
C#m E B C#m B (Em B Em)
And suddenly I find myself out in the cold
 
Bmaj7 E
He trusted me all the time
 
Bmaj7 D#m G#7
I thought I could see another man and he would still be mine
 
C#m Em D#m G#
Well yesterday I had a good thing worth more than gold
 
C#m E B C#m B (Intro)
Today he's got a truer love and I'm out in the cold
 
D#m C#m
I had a love warmer than fire, but I listened to my desire
G#m F#
Now yesterday's dreams are tomorrow's heart aches
 
E D#m C#m Bmaj7 E
I'm payin' for my mistakes, now girl, take a tip from one who knows
 
Bmaj7 D#m G#7
If you open up a new door, you may find the old one's closed
 
C#m Em
So be true to your good man
 
D#m G#
Take a lesson from the story I have told
 
C#m E D#m C#m B (Em B)
Or you just might get a left now out in the cold
 
C#m E D#m C#m B (Em B)
You just might get a left now out in the cold
 
C#m E D#m C#m B (Em B)
Don't let yourself get left now out in the cold
 
C#m E D#m C#m B
Don't let yourself get a left now out in the cold

How to play Out In The Cold

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is B. 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.

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