Talkin' Tennessee
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Em Em7(5-) Em7
You say them city boys living in those high rise condos
C#m7(5-)
Only left you feeling low
Em Em7(5-) Em7
Those little smoke glass fancy cars sure go fast
C#m7(5-) C
But never got you where you wanted to go
D
All I've ever owned is an old seat, '72
Cuddled up, get you falling in love on the bench seat
G D/A Em Dm
Don't mind me I'm just talking Tennessee
C G/B
Girl don't blame me if I slip and call you baby
Am D G
That's just my way of letting the lady know she's working on me
D/A Em Dm C
There I go letting my south side show whiskey whispering on
G/B
Little sweet nothing southernisms, jack and seven sipping
Am D Em
Hoping that you're digging on me, talkin' Tennessee
Em Em7(5-) Em7
You say those street lights only ever let you see the skyline
C#m7(5-)
It's been a long time
Em Em7(5-) Em7
Since the Milky Way, Jupiter and Venus took your breath away
C#m7(5-) C
Yeah like you're taking mine
D
What you say we grab some tailgate underneath the stars
Catch a few fireflies in a moonshine jar
G D/A Em Dm
Don't mind me I'm just talking Tennessee
C G/B
Girl don't blame me if I slip and call you baby
Am D G
That's just my way of letting the lady know she's working on me
D/A Em Dm C
There I go letting my south side show whiskey whispering on
G/B
Little sweet nothing southernisms, jack and seven sipping
Am D Em
Hoping that you're digging on me, talkin' Tennessee
( Em Em7(5-) Em7 C#m7(5-) )
( Em Em7(5-) Em7 D )
G D/A Em Dm C
There I go letting my south side show whiskey whispering on
G/B
Little sweet nothing southernisms, jack and seven sipping
Am D Em
Hoping that you're digging on me, talkin' Tennessee
Em
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Em
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How to play Talkin' Tennessee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.