Take An Old Cold 'tater
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(1)
(F)When I was A little boy around the table at(C)home.
(F)I remember fairly well when(G)Company would(C)come.
(F)Iwould have to be right still untill the whole crowd ate.
(F)My mamma always said to me Jim take a tater and(C)wait.
(2)
(F)Now taters never did taste good with chicken on the(C)plate.
(F)But i had to eat 'em just the(C)same.
(F)That is why I look so bad and have these puny(C)ways.
(F)because I allways had to take an old cold tater and(G)wait.
(3)
And then the preachers they would come
To stay a while with us.
I would have to simp around
and raise a little fuss
In fear that I would spill the beans
or break a china plate
My mamma always said to me bJim take a tater and wait.
(repeat 2)
(4)
Well i thought that I would starve to death
Before my time would come.
All that chicken they would eat
And just leave me the butt.
The feet and neck were all that was left
Upon the china plate.
It makes ya pretty darn weak
To take an old cold tater and wait.
(repeat 2)
How to play Take An Old Cold 'tater
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.