Seven Lonely Days
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(D) (D7) (G) (D)
Seven lonely days make one lonely week,
(A) (A7) (G) (A7) (D)
Seven lonely nights make one lonely me!
(D) (D7) (G) (D)
Ever since the time you told me we were through,
(A) (A7) (G) (A7) (D) (NC)
Seven lonely days I cried and I cried for you!
(D) (D7) (G)
Oh, my darlin you're cryin, boo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
(A) (A7) (D)
There's no use in denyin I cried for you!
(A7) (D) (D7) (G)
It was your favorite pastime, makin me blue,
(A) (A7) (D)
Last week was the last time I cried for you!
(optional key change to E)
Seven hankies blue I filled with my tears,
Seven letters, too, I filled with my fears.
Guess it never pays to make your lover blue,
Seven lonely days I cried and I cried for you!
Oh, my darlin you're cryin, boo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Now, there's no use in denyin I cried for you!
It was your favorite pastime, makin me blue,
Last week was the last time I cried for you
Last week was the last time I cried for you!
How to play Seven Lonely Days
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.