The Wild Side Of Life
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Intro: | A | E | A | A |
[Verso 1]
A A D D
You wouldn't read my letter if I wrote you,
E E A A
you asked me not to call you on the phone.
A A D D
But there's something I'm wanting to tell you,
E E A A
so, I wrote it in the words of this song.
[Refrão]
A A D D
I didn't know God made Honky Tonk angels,
E E A A
I might have known you'd never make a wife.
A A D D
You gave up the only one that ever loved you
E E A A
and went back to the wild side of life.
Interlude:
| A | A | D | D |
| E | E | A | A |
| A | A | D | D |
| E | E | A | A |
[Verso 2]
A A D D
Well, the glamor of the gay nightlife has lured you
E E A A
to the places where the wine and liquor flow,
A A D D
where you wait to be anybody's baby
E E A A
and forget the truest love you'll ever know.
[Refrão]
A A D D
I didn't know God made Honky Tonk angels,
E E A A
I might have known you'd never make a wife.
A A D D
You gave up the only one that ever loved you
E E A A
and went back to the wild side of life,
E E A* D* A* E* A* (A7*)
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 A. 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.