Party Doll
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intro
D A Bm G 2x
D A
You used to be my party doll
Bm G
But now you say the party's over
D A
You used to love to honky tonk
Bm G
But now the honky tonking over
A D G
Now life is a bitter thing my sweet
A Bm G
Now life is a mistery to me
Em A
Love's pain I ain't buying
Em G
Love's strange, I keep flying, flying, flying
D A
You used to be my party doll
Bm G
But now you want to live in clover
D A
You used to be my number one
Bm G
But now those salad days are over
A D G
Time's change, but the facination stays
A Bm G
And love wins but the passion just fades
Em A
I'll drink to the dancing days
Em G
I'll drink to your crazy ways
Through the wiskey haze
D A
Face the music, face the truth
Bm G
Chase that fleet sweet bird of youth
D A
Grow up sweetly, Grow up strong
Bm G
Hear the heartbeat in my song
solo D A Bm G
D A Bm G
A D G
A Bm G
Em A
Love's pain I ain't buying
Em G
And loves strange, I keep trying, trying, trying
D A
You used to be my party doll
Bm G
But now you say the party's over
D A
You used to love to honky tonk
Bm G
But now those dancing days are over
D A
You used to be my number one
Bm G
But now you've vanished in the ozone
End D A Bm G (repeats)
How to play Party Doll
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 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.