Statler Brothers
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C D
She came to me shortly after Christmas
F G7 C
Said she hated sport & New Year's Eve
C D
But the truth doesn't wait to come in season
F G7 C
&Amp; what we had feared was now believed
D
She said she'd leave come Monday mornin'
F G7 C
Catch a plane if I'd split the fare
D
She said she had friends in New York City
F G7 C
She'd look them up & have the baby there
F C
And now she's alone in New York City
F C
Livin' like Lord I wonder how
Am D
An angel in hell in New York City
F G7 C
I can't think about that now
D E
Honey, will you tell him Bible stories
G A7 D
&Amp; give him all the love I never could?
E
But never tell him too much about his daddy
G A7 D
'Cause there's not much to say that's good
E
He'll have to learn it all from his mother
G A7 D
How to count & say his ABC's
E
&Amp; when you teach him prayers to say at bedtime
G A7 D
Leave out "God bless daddy," won't you please?
G D
And now they're alone in New York City
G D
Livin' like Lord I wonder how
Bm E
2 angels in hell in New York City
G A7 D
I can't think about that now
G A7 D
I can't think about that now
How to play Statler Brothers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.