Sportin Life
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E E7
I'm gettin' tired of runnin' round
A Am
Believe I'll get married and settle down
E
Cause this old night life
C#7 C7
This mean old sportin' life
B7 E B7 E
You know it's killing me
E E7
I got a letter from my home
A
Most of my good friends
Am
They are dead and gone
E
You know it makes me worry
C#7 C7
And it makes me wonder
B7 E B7 E
About the times to come
E E7
Mother used to fall on her knees and pray
A Am
These are the very words she did say
E C#7 C7
She said "Oh Johnny, my lovin' Johnny...
B7 E B7 E
Won't you please change your ways"
E E7
I been a gambler and a cheater too
A Am
Now it's come my time to lose
E
Cause this old sportin' life
C#7 C7
You know she's holdin' the best hand
B7 E B7 E
And what can I do...
E E7
Cause I'm gettin' tired of runnin' round
A Am
Believe I'll get married and settle down
E
Cause this old night life
C#7 C7
It's a bad life
B7 E B7 E C#7 C7 B7 E B7 E
And it's killing me
How to play Sportin Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.