Pawn Shop Ring
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G F C G
G F
there's a diamond ring in that old pawn shop. Down Franklin Street where the rich folks walk.
C G
One day I'm gonna stroll in with a wad of cash.
G F
Step right up to the counter man lay every dollar in his hand.
C G
Say "I need that big old ring for my little lass."
Em A7
Well penny nickel quarter dime. I think about her all the time.
C G
She's got a mortage in my brain.
Em A7
No diamond ring could match her worth. No shining stone down in the earth.
C G
All the riches of the world would be in vain.
G F
She's got tiny hands and big green eyes and her eyebrows dance when she tells me lies.
C G
I act dumb let her think she's foolin me.
G F
But she's innocent just like a dove. And somehow I'm the one she loves.
C G
I still do find it hard to believe.
Em A7
I told her "all I eat is Bojangles". She said "you need some vegetables".
C G
Well ain't it cute how she worries bout me?
Em A7
Now she makes me take my vitamins. Says "I just don't want you dying man!"
C G
Guess she wants me as helathy as can be.
G F C G
G F
Sometimes she gets all could like winter. But I don't mind I stick right with her cause.
C G
Every other day she's sweet like spring
G F
She feeds me greens and hides my smokes. And sings along to them songs I wrote.
G C
She waters every flower I bring
Em A7
She get's pissy when I make bad jokes. But forgives me when I pull her close.
C G
She makes a poor boy feel like a king
Em A7
If she keeps it up I'll be bound to work and sweat all through my sunday shirt.
C G
Till I got me enough money for that diamond ring.
G F C G
G F
Now there's an empty case at that old pawn shop. Down Franklin Street where the rich folks walk
C G
Yesterday I strolled in with a wad of cash
G F
I went right up to the counter man laid every dollar in his hand.
C G
Now a big old rings on a little lass
Em A7
Well penny nickel quarter dime. I saved'em up a long long time.
C G
And it was worth it in the end
Em A7
No diamond ring could match the sight of tears wellin in her eyes
C G
When I asked her to be my forever friend.
G F C G
*The end*
How to play Pawn Shop Ring
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.