Thats What Ive Been Told
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[Verso 1]
G
A Chevy grille ain't no match for a mailbox
Em
BB guns are good for breaking glass
C
You can buy beer at seventeen
G
You don't have to lie if they don't ask
D C
Girls don't like a kiss that tastes like Skull
G G
At least that's what I've been told
[Verso 2]
G
They'll put your ass in jail for stealing stop signs
Em
Biggest dog don't win in every fight
C
Don't bet if you can't afford to lose
G
Don't jump off that river bridge at night
D C
There's roads where even Broncos shouldn't go
G
At least that's what I've been told
[Refrão]
C G
If you're just sayin' prayers then you ain't prayin'
C Em D
If both men ain't shook hands then it ain't sold
C G
When daddy don't say nothin' you better listen
D C
'Cause he won't be here for long
Em D C
And that girl ain't coming back if you let her go
G G
At least that's what I've been told
[Verso 3]
G
You better buy your weekend beer before a Sunday
Em
Don't lay out all night before a game
C
Don't let grandpa's guess and go
G
And diesel trucks won't run on gasoline
D C
Better never love a girl your mama don't
G
At least that's what I've been told
[Refrão]
C G
If you're just sayin' prayers then you ain't prayin'
C Em D
If both men ain't shook hands then it ain't sold
C G
When daddy don't say nothin' you better listen
D C
'Cause he won't be here for long
Em D C
And that girl ain't coming back if you let her go
G G
At least that's what I've been told
C G D C
That's what I've been told
[Ponte]
Em D C
Yeah, tell that girl she's everything you want
Em D C
You're gonna wish you did if you don't
G G
At least that's what I've been told
[Refrão]
C G
If you're just sayin' prayers then you ain't prayin'
C Em D
If both men ain't shook hands then it ain't sold
C G
When daddy don't say nothin' you better listen
D C
'Cause he won't be here for long
Em D C
And that girl ain't coming back if you let her go
G G
At least that's what I've been told
Outro
G
A Chevy grille ain't no match for a mailbox
Em
BB guns are good for breaking glass
C
You can buy beer at seventeen
G
You don't have to lie if they don't ask
How to play Thats What Ive Been Told
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.