Soft Spot
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Intro D G D A
(Can also be played C F C G)
Verse
D
I remember my Dad pullin' off the road
G
Someone broke down he didn't know
D A
He got 'em goin' again.. wouldn't let 'em give him a dime
A
He had a soft spot for people on hard times
D
Momma knew the neighbor kids down the street
G
Holes in their clothes and nothing to eat
D A
She said "I'm gonna feed 'em.. like they're one of mine
D
She had a soft spot for people on hard times
[Refrão]G
I've been down.. and I've been out
D
I know all about.. livin' hand to mouth
A
Could be me or you.. with that cardboard sign
D
Gotta have a soft spot for people on hard times
Verse
D
When the wind blows hard and the rain won't stop
G
Good workin' people lose all they got
D A
We can't treat life bein' broke.. as some kind of crime
D
Need to have a sotf spot.. for people on hard times
[Refrão]G
I've been down.. and I've been out
D
I know all about.. livin' hand to mouth
A
Could be me or you.. with that cardboard sign
D
Gotta have a soft spot for people on hard times
How to play Soft Spot
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.