The Note In Box Number 9
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[Intro ]
C G7 C
[Verso 1]
C G7 C7 F
I just came home from a trip where I sang in Minnesota
C D7 G7
On to the Grand Ole Opry tonight
C G7 C7 F
And from the stage in the audience I will see my baby
C G7 C
And later I hold her so tight
[Verso 2]
C G7 C7 F
I miss her so on the road so I'll ask her to marry
C D7 G7
And I'll take her along the next time
C G7 C7 F
It feels so good to be back but before the show goes on
C G7 C C7
I'll check the fan mail in Box Number 9
[Ponte]
F C
But in Box Number 9 was a note
G7
In a tear stained letter
G7 C
And the note says goodbye
C G7 C7 F
I'll never see her again, all that's left to call mine
C G7 C
Is the note in Box Number 9
Interlude
N.C.
(Now here's a fella who's driven many a mile to be with us tonight)
N.C.
(Let's give him a big welcome as he steps out)
N.C.
(The star of this here Grand Ole Opry Stu Phillips)
Outro
C G7 C7 F
(Well, there's her empty seat)
C G7
(I guess there'll be no one out there)
C
(To sing my love songs to anymore)
F C
She needs someone to love every day
G7
So she found someone new
G7 C
Who won't leave her to cry
How to play The Note In Box Number 9
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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.