The Ballad Of Donnie Gene
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Intro: C F C Em Am F G
Verse: 1
C
Donnie, you’re a fine young man
C G
You’re hoping to take the hand
Am F G
Of some sweet thing who understands what this world’s about
C G
She’s careful, with a clever mind, impervious to pick up lines
Am F G
Just slow down and give her time; I bet she’ll come around
[Refrão]
C F C
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
C Em Am F G
She’s the kind of woman that only speaks the truth
C F C
She’ll give you blue eyed babies, and raise ‘em real good, too
C Em Am F G C
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
Verse: 2
C
Don, you’ve got yourself a wife
C G
You only had to ask her twice
Am F G
But rest assured, she’s on your side until you breathe your last
C G
Together you will build a home, a legacy stronger than stone
Am F G
You’ll work them fingers to the bone, but she will hold you fast
[Refrão]
C F C
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
C Em Am F G
She’s the kind of woman that only speaks the truth
C F C
She’ll give you blue eyed babies, and raise ‘em real good, too
C Em Am F G C
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
Verse: 3
C
Donnie, you’re a grey, old man,
C G
But that sweet thing still holds your hand
Am F G
She’s there to help you take a stand, now that standing’s hard
C G
The girl stuck with you through it all, faithful in the rise and fall
Am F G
Soon you’ll hear the master call, and away you will depart
C Em Am G F G
You’ll leave her with a full and heavy heart
[Refrão]
C F C
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
C Em Am F G
She’s the kind of woman that only speaks the truth
C F C
She’ll give you blue eyed babies, and raise ‘em real good, too
C Em Am F G C Am
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
F C
She won't give up on you
Outro: C F C Em Am F G C
How to play The Ballad Of Donnie Gene
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.