The Cold One
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Cadd9 G Em G
Seeing things a little different 'round here
C G D G
Honey aint much changed since you left last year
G Em G
This town's still dead as it used to be
C G D G
ah main street's as broken as your company
C/F# G Em C/F#
I've seen my share of heartache in cheap motels yeah they're all the same
C/F# G D
Stuck inside of a living hell honey you're the one to blame
C/F# G Em C/F#
I'd rather be the cold one and tell you just the way I feel
C/F# G D G
Than to come back home and hold you knowing the road has my heart to steal
Cadd9 G Em G
You left here a pretty high flyer
C G D G
Yeah the greener grass made a fool of you
G Em G
Now your coming back sorry, well your a liar
C G D G
and girl im way past long gone, over you
Repeat Chorus
Cadd9 G Em G
Bridge
D C G
Well I guess you got my best now im taking back whats left
D C D
I guess I could get back with you but I'd just be wrecking myself
Repeat Chorus.
Tag
C/F# G Em A
I'd rather be the cold one and tell you just the way I feeeeeeel
C/F# G D G
than to come back home and hold you knowing the road has my heart to steal.
Cadd9 G Em G
How to play The Cold One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.