This Ole Heart
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[Intro: ]A D A D A
verse 1:
A D
If this ole heart
A
Was built like a truck
A D E
These Rocky ole roads wouldn't be so rough
D F#m E
And if it ever broke down I'd patch it up
D E A
If this ole heart was built like a truck
Verse 2:
A D A
If this ole heart was made like a train
A D E
A lot of smoke and steel, wouldn't feel no pain
D F#m E
And it wouldn't look back as it rolled away
D E A
If this ole heart was made like a train
[Refrão] D A
But this ole heart is flesh and blood
D A
Gets in trouble when it cares too much
D A
Keeps hangin' on when it ought to give up
D E
On somethin that's passed
D A
I wish it had wheels and I wish it had wings
D A
Cause I could sure use just one of those things
D E A F#m E
Then this danged ole fallin' out of love wouldn't hurt so bad
D E A D E A
But this ole heart ain't made like that
Verse 3:
A D A
If this ole heart was like an ole tin roof
A D E
Beatin' by the rain, wheathered and used
D F#m E
A fresh coat of paint would make it good as new
D E A
If this ole heart was like an ole tin roof
Repeat Chorus
A D E A
No, this ole heart, ain't made like that
Outro: A D (Repeated Until Fade)
How to play This Ole Heart
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 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.