Smoke Em If You Got Em
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Intro:
G
Verse
C F G C
Same old jukebox playing, the Colorado County Line
C G
I’ve been here a time or two
C F G C
When I hear John Boy sing, I miss old friends of mine
C G C
They don’t make ‘em like they used to do
[Refrão] F G C
And now I’m playing for some boys up in Oklahoma
F G C
Cuz they know every song I sing
F G Am F
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em, it’s a long way from the bottom
Dm G C
Shame on me for never learning anything
Verse
C F G C
When we made our first record, we didn’t spend a dime
G C
Still the best one we’ve ever done
C F G C
Well here’s to second chances, gotta get it right this time
C G C
I’m back on that horse and let her run
[Refrão] F G C
And tonight we’re riding up to Amarillo
F G C
For a one night stand at the Golden Light Café
F G Am F
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em it’s a long way from the bottom
Dm G C
Shame on me for never learning anything
Verse
C F G C
Last night we played to no one, there’s nobody in this town
C G
Guess all my old friends had moved away
C F G C
So I’m headed home to get my feet back on the ground
C G C
And live to fight another day
[Refrão] F G C
I can’t wait to get back home and see my baby
F G C
And plant a garden in the spring
F G Am F
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em it’s a long way from the bottom
Dm G C
Shame on me for never leaning anything
F G Am F
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em it’s a long way from the bottom
Dm G C
Shame on me for never leaning anything
How to play Smoke Em If You Got Em
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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.