That Old Song
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Intro: Am x4
Am
I know I'll say a line to you as if I'll make me right?
G
You'd listen to me ranting on about someone else's life.
Am
Oh no now finally I start to see you in a clearer light,
G
I'd mention that I'm hopeless, and ask can you save my life?
F G
Oh won't you try? And get it right?
F G Em Am
Oh won't you try? And get it right this time...
Am
I'm waiting on my number, like I've a gave up on my time,
G
I'll wait it out eternally, and hope that I can find
Am
Something that's better for the lovers who are hurting in the rain...
G
Reciting all their memories whilst god proceeds to wait
F G
Oh won't you try? And get it right?
F G Em Am
Oh won't you try? And get it right this time?
G Em Am
Right this time...
Am
Do you remember when they came to us and told us what we'd done?
G
I don't believe I'd mentioned that I don't trust anyone
Am
Who tries to make me out a hater and I lie to everyone?
G
I am a man who does believe in two becoming none.
F G
Oh won't you try? And get it right?
F G
Oh won't you try? And get it right?
F G Em Am
Oh won't you try? And get it right this time?
G Em Am
Right this time...
Instrumental - Am x 8
C G (Em) Am x 4
Am
Now you will go!
C
Now you're on your own! Repeat 4 times
G Em Am
You left me in my mind with that old song.
G Em Am
You left me in my mind with that old song. Repeat 3 times
How to play That Old Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.