Rusty Guitar Strings
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C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7
And this band stand is getting pretty wet
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7 C
And I'm not even through crying yet
F C
Well you always got your kicks when I played my hot licks
G7
You said I was the light of your life
C F C
But when you called today said you were going away
G7 C
That you would be another picker's wife
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7
And this band stand is getting pretty wet
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7 C
And I'm not even through crying yet
F C
I was a guitar picker in a good ol' country band
G7
And I used to sit and practice every day
C F C
I was headed for the top when I heard my G sting pop
G7 C
Then my fame started slipping away
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7
And this band stand is getting pretty wet
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7 C
And I'm not even through crying yet
F C
Now I'm picking sour notes on these sad songs I wrote
G7
I'm out of tune on every note I play
C F C
As my salty tears fall down I know I'm sorrow bound
G7 C
I'm rusting my poor career away
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7
And this band stand is getting pretty wet
C F C
I've got rusty guitar strings from crying salty tears
G7 C
And I'm not even through crying yet
G7 C
And I'm not even through crying yet
How to play Rusty Guitar Strings
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 C. 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.