That Just Wouldn't Be Me
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Capo 1
Intro: E A E B E A E B E
E A
I ain't gonna change, better give up hope
E B
I'm one of those guys who'll never be pope
E A
I'd hang myself with a little more rope
E B E
From the nearest family tree
E A
I guess I broke my daddy's heart
E B
When I dropped the plow and picked up this guitar
E A
He wanted to leave me the family farm
E B E
But that just wouldn't be me
Chorus:
E A
Nooooooo, na na na na na
E B
That just wouldn't be me
E A
It might be alright for some other guy
E B E
But that just wouldn't be me
E A E B E
E A
I've got this friend he's a pretty nice guy
E B
He wears Italian suits, and power ties
E A
Bought a German car, and a trophy wife
E B
His favorite color's green
E A
Wants to teach me 'bout bonds and stocks
E B
So I can own a little piece of the rock
E A
Hell I don't even own two matching socks
E B E
That just wouldn't be me
Chorus
Bridge:
C#m B A
One of these days I just might settle down
A B A
Buy a little house, in a little town
A E A B
Get a wife and kids, and make my momma proud
Chorus
E A
It might be alright for some other guy
E B E
but that just wouldn't be me
Outro:
E A E B E A E B E (4x)
Chords Used
(relative to capo)
A E C#m B
-0- -0- -4- -x-
-2- -0- -5- -x-
-2- -1- -6- -4-
-2- -2- -6- -4-
-0- -2- -5- -2-
-0- -0- -5- -2
How to play That Just Wouldn't Be Me
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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.