The Fine Line
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(C) (G) (D)
(F) (C) (D)
I told (D) my mom goodbye when (A7) I was eigh(D)teen
She told me bye for good at (A7) age sixty (D) three
She was an angel (G) right here on (D) earth
There was sure a fine line between (A7) heaven and (D) her
I went and married the (A7) woman I (D) loved
Three years of me later (A7) she had en(D)ough
Just one more angel I (G) didn't deser(D)ve
There was sure a fine line between (A7) heaven and (D) her
Feels like (C) everything (G) I love I (D) lose
And God (F) giveth and (G) He takes aw(D)ay
(C) Prayin's the (G) right thing to (D) do
But I (F) don't fell like (G) prayin' tod(A)ay
So I (D) think I'll just sit here
And (A7) drink for a (D) spell
'Cause there's sure a fine line between (A7) heaven and (D) hell
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Now I'm (D) headed nowhere ninety (A7) nine miles an (D) hour
In a '62 Dodge with three (A7) hundred horse(D)power
If she holds together I (G) might get the (D) nerve
To (N.C.) cross that fine line between heaven and her
Feels like (C) everything (G) I love I (D) lose
And God (F) giveth and (G) He takes aw(D)ay
(C) Prayin's the (G) right thing to (D) do
But I (F) don't fell like (G) prayin' tod(A)ay
So (D) maybe I'll just slow down
And (A7) drink for a (D) spell
'Cause there's sure a fine line between (N.C.) heaven and (D) hell
(C) (G) (D)
(F) (G) (D)
How to play The Fine Line
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 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.