The Way I Feel
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Intro
C F G G7 C
[Verso 1]
C F G G7 C
I play my old guitar
F G G7 C
It don't stay in tune But it don't get out too far
F G G7 C
It's ragged But it's real
F G G7
Nobody's listn'n But it sounds the way I feel
C F G
The way I feel
[Verso 1]
C F G G7 C
I feel blue some days
F G G7 C
When nothin no one does Will drive my blues away
F G G7 C
I say mean things to you
F G G7
I've learned to live with it I hope that you can too
C F G
You Can too
Solos
[Verso 1]
C F G G7 C
You can try your best
F G G7 C
To make me a better man But I won't pass no test
F G G7
I'll just let you down
C F G G7
Better catch the next train Darlin' Get on out of town
C F G
Get out of town
[Verso 1]
C F G G7 C
I'll play my old guitar
F G G7 C
Maybe they'll let me sing Down at Sandy's bar
F G G7 C
Hey it's not too bad a deal
F G G7
Nobody's listn'n But they know the way I feel
C F G
The way I feel
Outro
C F G
The way I feel
C F G G7 C
How to play The Way I Feel
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 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.