The Wild Side Of Life
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Intro
G7 C
[Verso 1]
C F
You wouldn't read my letter if I wrote you
G7 C
You asked me not to call you on the phone
C C7 F
But there's something I'm wanting to tell you
G7 C
So I wrote it in the words of this song
[Refrão]
C F
I didn't know God made honky-tonk angels
G7 C
I might have known you'd never make a wife
C C7 F
You gave up the only one that ever loved you
G7 C
And went back to the wild side of life
{Steel Guitar Solo}
C F
G7 C
C C7 F
G7 C
[Verso 2]
C F
The glamor of the gay nightlife has lured you
G7 C
To the places where the wine and liquor flows
C C7 F
Where you wait to be anybody's baby
G7 C
And forget the truest love you'll ever know
[Refrão]
C F
I didn't know God made honky-tonk angels
G7 C
I might have known you'd never make a wife
C C7 F
You gave up the only one that ever loved you
G7 C
And went back to the wild side of life
How to play The Wild Side Of Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.