Thats How I Got To Memphis
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Intro: G#m B F# F#
Verse
F# B F#
If you love somebody enough, you'll follow wherever they go
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis That's how I got to Memphis
F# B F#
If you love somebody enough, then you'll go where your heart wants to go
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis That's how I got to Memphis
[Refrão] C# B F#
I know if you've seen her you'd tell me 'cause you are my friend
C# B F# C#
Well I've got to find her and find out the trouble she's in
Verse
F# B F# C#
Well if you tell me that she's not here, I'll just follow the trail of her tears
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis Ohh, that's how I got to Memphis
Solo
| F# | B | F# | F# | G#m | B | F# | F# |
Verse
F# B F#
She would get mad and she used to say she would come back to Memphis someday
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis Yeah, that's how I got to Memphis
F# B F#
Well I haven't eaten a bite, or slept for three days or nights
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis Ooh, that's how I got to Memphis
[Refrão] C# B F#
Well I've got to find her, and tell her that I love here so
C# B F# C#
And I'll never rest 'til I find out why she had to go
Verse
F# B F#
Well thank you for your precious time, forgive me if I start to cry
G#m B F#
That's how I got to Memphis Ooh, that's how I got to Memphis
Turnaround
G#m B (hold)
That's how I got to Memphis that's how I got to Memphis
Outro
(guitar kick, first measure, upbeat of two)
| | G#m | B | F# | F# |
How to play Thats How I Got To Memphis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.