The Little Things
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[Verse]
G
It's the little things
D Em7
Like waking up to the sun shining right through that window pane
C G
Or throwing that first line out with ya pops off the riverbank
Where ya had your first drink
D/F#
Ditching that bottle before the cops game
Em7
It was so damn easy
C
If I could go back I wouldn't leave it
D C
And it ain't hard to take it all for granted
[Chorus]
G
So make sure that you call your folks, to see how they been
D/F#
And give a couple bucks to the lemonade stand
Em Em D C
'Cause they're tryna play in the same big game you did
G
Make sure that you don't forget to turn it up on the drive
D/F#
Cranking that dial to 95.5
Em Em D C
Where Chesney will remind you not to blink
Em D C
You never know your last days so take it for what it's worth
N.C. G
And don't forget the little things
[Verse]
D/F# Em
Like watching the stars light up your first love on the first date
(First date, first date, first date)
C N.C. G
And leaning in for the first kiss while you're sitting on a tailgate
Not a chance at heartbreak
D/F#
Little did I know it was all gonna change
Em7
You're bound to make a couple wrong turns (wrong turns)
C
But these are lessons that ya gotta learn
[Chorus]
G
So make sure that you call your folks, to see how they been
D/F#
And give a couple bucks to the lemonade stand
Em Em D C
'Cause they're tryna play in the same big game you did
G
Make sure that you don't forget to turn it up on the drive
D/F#
Cranking that dial to 95.5
Em Em D C
Where Chesney will remind you not to blink
Em D C
You never know your last days so take it for what it's worth
C D Em
Don't forget the little things
[Break]
D
When it all comes to an end
Am
And there's no time here left to spend
G C
I'll say it over and over agaia-a-ai-a-ain
[Chorus]
G
Make sure that you call your folks, and see how they've been
D/F#
Pray for the ones who need a helping hand
Em D
When times get tough and ya think you've had enough
C G
You'll miss this when it's gone
G
Make sure that you don't forget to turn it up on the drive
D
Cranking that dial to 95.5
Em Em D C
Where Chesney will remind you not to blink
Em D C
Ohhh, you never know your last days so take it for what it's worth
Em D C
Never know how many seconds left on this earth
Don't forget the little things
[Outro]
G D/F# D Em D C
How to play The Little Things
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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.