Taking Off This Pain
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Chorus:
D
I've got a cold beer in my right hand
C G
In my left I've got my wedding band
D
I've been wearin' it 'round now for way too long
C G
And I'm more than ready to see it gone
Em G
And I'm the only one who can set myself free
C G D C G
So I'm Takin' Off This Pain you put on me
VERSE 1:
D
I remember when you gave me this ring
G
It was supposed to mean something
D A
But I found out that it meant a whole lot of nothing
D
You never even talk to me
G
I just get to do your laundry
D A
You sit in front of the TV even when I'm lookin sexy
But now...
Chorus:
D
I've got a cold beer in my right hand
C G
In my left I've got my wedding band
D
I've been wearin' it 'round now for way too long
C G
And I'm more than ready to see it gone
Em G
And I'm the only one who can set myself free
C G D C G
So I'm Takin' Off This Pain you put on me
VERSE 2:
D
By now I'm feeling so right
G
Oh I'm havin a ball tonight
D A
And I'm being noticed for the first time in a long time
D
How you doin sittin at home
G
I hope you feel lost and alone
D A
And I Hope you miss me every second that I'm gone
Well...
Chorus:
D
I've got a cold beer in my right hand
C G
In my left I've got my wedding band
D
I've been wearin' it 'round now for way too long
C G
And I'm more than ready to see it gone
Em G
And I'm the only one who can set myself free
C G D
So I'm Takin' Off This Pain you put on me
TAG:
Em G
And I'm the only one who can set myself free
C G D
So I'm Takin' Off This Pain you put on me
D (ring)
I've got a cold beer in my right hand
C (ring) G (ring) D
In my left I've got my wedding band
How to play Taking Off This Pain
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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.