The Things I Used To Do
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E B
E5 A5
The things that I used to do
E5
Lord I won't do no more
A5
The things that I used to do
E5
Lord I won't do no more
B5
I used to sit and hold your hand, baby
E5 B5
Begging you, not to go
E5 A5
I used to search all night for you baby
E5
And my search always anything
A5
I used to search all night for you baby
E5
And my search always anything
B5
Yeah, and I new alone again, darling
E5 B5
You was out somewhere with your other man
E5 A5 E5 B5 E5 B5 E5 A5 E5 B5
E5 A5
I'm gonna send you back to your mother, baby
E5
Or I'm going back to my family too
A5
I'm gonna send you back to your mother, baby
E5
Or I'm going back to my family too
B5
Nothing I ever do pleases you, darling
E5 B7 E7
Or I just can't get along with you
How to play The Things I Used To Do
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 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.