Side By Side
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[Verso 1]
G
We got married last Friday
C
My girl was right there beside me
Am
Our friends were all gone
G
We were all alone
C D G
Side by side.
[Verso 2]
G
We were so happily wed when
C
She got ready for bed then
Am
Her teeth and her hair
G
she placed in a chair
C D G
Side by side.
[Ponte]
Bm
One glass eye so tiny
Am G
One hearing aid so small
C Am
Then she took one leg off and
C D
Placed on the chair by the wall.
[Verso 3]
G
I stood there broken hearted
C
Most of my girl had departed
Am
I slept on the chair
G
There was more of her there
C D G
Side by Side.
How to play Side By Side
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 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.