The Cards
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G/D
Here's one from last August, That came out of the blue
C/D D
Says summer's been a scorcher baby, And I'm still hot on you
G/D
There must be 25 or more, You signed 'em everyone
C/D D
Now I'm sitting in this lonely room, Wondering what went wrong
(Chorus)
C/D G/D C/D G/D
Oh the cards are on the table, Hallmark at it's best
C/D G/D Am D
Valintines and anniversaries, Forever yours and all the rest
C D G D/F# E
I'm sortin' through these memories, Still searchin' for a clue
Am Dsus4 - D
But now the cards are on the table, And he's holding you...
G/D
The sun comes through the curtains, But I'm still in the dark
C/D D
These cards that used to touch me, Are tearing me apart
G/D
I'm torn between tossing them away, Or back up on the shelf
C/D D
Guess my poor heart don't want to play, The hand that it's been dealt
(Short solo) Em - F#m - G
(Chorus)
C D G D/F# E
I'm sortin' through these memories, Still searchin' for a clue
Am Dsus4 - D
But now the cards are on the table, And he's holding you...
How to play The Cards
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/D. 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.