The Wrong Kind Of Girl
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C G7 C
Wrapped in the arms of the wrong kind of girl
F C
Her and the jukebox are my only whirl
F C
What could have happened to the big plans I had
G7 C
My life is so wasted on things cheap and bad
G7 C
I once had ambition set out to become
D7 G7
The world's greatest something but what have I done
F C
I'm a prize winning nothing no good to the world
G7 C
Just wrapped in the arms of the wrong kind of girl
G7 C
I used to dream of the wealth I would gain
F C
By many great deeds I would gather my fame
F C
But you can't live on dreams and soon came a time
G7 C
When wealth and success seemed to leave me behind
G7 C
I once had ambition set out to become
D7 G7
The world's greatest something but what have I done
F C
I'm a prize winning nothing no good to the world
G7 C
Just wrapped in the arms of the wrong kind of girl
How to play The Wrong Kind Of Girl
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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.