The Bride
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Capo 1st Fret
Intro: F C F C F C F C F C
Verse 1:
F C
The day is finally here
F C
There's flowers everywhere
F C F C
The guests are waitin with sweet anticipation
F C
As I look down the aisle
F C
The preacher starts to smile
F C F
Bears a ring and then the organ is playin
D F D F
I'm so overcome that I could cry
D
I'm so happy
G C F C F
I'm not the bride
Verse 2:
C F C
She's such a pretty thing
F C
She don't know anything
F C F C
Ain't gonna tell her that she's outta her mind
F C
The preacher asks the question
F C
No I got no objections
F C F
I do, I do, I want him out of my life
D F D F
Throw the rice and let those white doves fly
D G
Oh happy day, I'm not the bride
Instrumental: C F C F C F C F
Bridge:
Ami
Eat some more cake
F
Throw the bouquet
Ami F G
Pass the champagne, it's time to celebrate
Ami F G
I'm gonna dance this night away
Oh yeah
Instrumental: C F C F C F C F
Verse 3:
C F C
The groom is gettin' loud
F
His new wife starts to shout
C F C F C
Oh this is perfect, it can only get better
F C
They're fightin' in the car
F C
Off to a real good start
F C F
His momma's cryin' aren't they lovely together
D F D F
They're drivin' away, we're wavin' goodbye
D F
Those call in, last amen, hallelujah
D F G
By the grace of God go I, I'm not the bride
Outro: C F C F C F (Repeat) End on C
How to play The Bride
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.