The Price I Pay To Stay
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Ed Bruce
(From the 1968 Album IF I COULD JUST GO HOME)
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
C D G
[Verse 1]
D Em
There was a time I really thought it did some good
C D G D7
To get down on my knees to you and I would
G D Em
But baby now that's all changed today's a brand new day
C D G D
You ain't worth the price I pay to stay
[Verse 2]
G D Em
Just because you're the best looking woman that I've ever seen
C D G D7
Ain't reason enough to have to treat you like a queen
G D Em
There's a harder lesson you need to learn and it might as well be today
C D G
Baby you ain't worth the price I pay to stay
[Chorus]
C D G
I'm tired of tryin' to turn the other cheek to you
C A7 D7
And never knowin' which way to turn cause you've made up a brand new set of rules
G D/F# Em
Somewhere I picked up a little more pride than I had yesterday
C D G D7
Baby you ain't worth the price I pay to stay
[Interlude]
G D/F# Em C D G
[Chorus]
C D G
I'm tired of tryin' to turn the other cheek to you
C A7 D7
And never knowin' which way to turn cause you've made up a brand new set of rules
G D/F# Em
Somewhere I picked up a little more pride than I had yesterday
C D G
Baby you ain't worth the price I pay to stay
C D G
Baby you ain't worth the price I pay to stay
How to play The Price I Pay To Stay
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The first identified chord is E. 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.