The Older The Violin,the Sweeter The Music
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C G7 C
......The older the violin, the sweeter the music
VERSE ONE
C G7
Now you might think that thirty five is just a little too old
C
But I'm not ready yet to be put out in the cold
G7
I've got plenty of good love left....woman if you just use it
C
You know the older the violin, the sweeter the music
BRIDGE
C G7
And I can play...a sympho-ny of love
C
like a thousand violins singin' from above
G7
You're gonna really miss my lovin'...someday when you lose it
C
You know the older the violin, the sweeter the music
VERSE TWO
C G7
These specks of grey that's in my hair...just make me look dis-tinguished
C
They don't mean I'm over the hill...and Babe I'm not ex-tinguished
G7
There's lots of young girls waitin' for my love.and Babe they won't re-fuse it
C
They know the older the violin, the sweeter the music.
BRIDGE
C G7
And I can play...a sympho-ny of love.
C
Like a thousand violins singin' from above.
G7
You're gonna really miss my lovin'...one day when you lose it.
C
You know the older the violin, the sweeter the music
BRIDGE
C G7
And I can play...a sympho-ny of love.
C
Like a thousand violins singin' from above.
G7
You're gonna really miss my lovin'...someday when you lose it
C
You know the older the violin, the sweeter the music
TAGG
G7 C
the older the violin, the sweeter the music
How to play The Older The Violin,the Sweeter The Music
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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.