The Chair
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G Gsus2 G Gsus2 G
Well, excuse me, but I think you've got my
Am7 C/D D7 G
chair. No, that one's not taken; I don't mind if you sit here.
Am D7 Gsus2 G
I'll be glad to share. Yeah, it's u - sually packed here
G Am7
on Friday nights.
C/D D7
Oh, if you don't mind, could I talk you out of a light.
Gsus2 G Gsus2 G Am
Well, thank you, could I drink you a buy?
D7 Am7 D7
Oh, listen to me. What I mean is can I buy you a drink?
G Am D7 Gsus2 G Gsus
Anything you please. Oh, you're wel - come. Well, I
G Am
don't think I caught your name.
C Bm Am E7/G#
Are you waiting for someone to meet you here? Well, that
Am D7 G
makes two of us; glad you came.
Am7 C/D
No, I don't know the name of the band, but they're good
G Am7
aren't they? Would you like to dance? Yeah, I like the song too,
C/D G
it reminds me of you and me, baby. Do you think there's a chance
Am D7
that later on I could drive you home?
G G/F# Em
No, I don't mind at all.
C Bm Am E7/G# Am
Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth, that wasn't
D7 Gsus2 G Am/G G
my chair after all
C Bm Am E7/G# Am
Oh, I like you too, and to tell you the truth, that wasn't
D7 Gsus2 G Am/G G
my chair after all.
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ANDREW D. LOWRY
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
alowry@silver.ucs.indiana.edu
How to play The Chair
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.