Treat Me Like Dirt
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Intro:
C C
[Verso 1]
C G
The first thing on your mind wakin' up with the sun
Am F
Is checkin' on that field, yeah waterin' that dust
C G
You know what it needs, give it everything it wants
Am C F
You won't leave that holy ground, no matter what
G
There ain't a storm that we can't stand
Am F
If you love me like you love that land
[Refrão]
C G
Treat me like dirt 'cause you treat dirt like gold
Am F
Keep me all over you from your head to your steel toes
C G
I wanna be the place you call home
Am F
And lay down some roots, watch that family tree grow
C G
Rain or shine, boy show up, put in the work
Am F
Give it your life, 'cause you know what it's worth
Dm F
I know it sounds crazy but baby
C
Treat me like dirt
[Verso 2]
C G
You look at me like that backroad that ain't been paved
Am F
Your one way to freedom end of a long hot day
C G
A sweet slice of Heaven you can't live without
Am F
So you put your name on it and pass it on down
[Refrão]
C G
Treat me like dirt 'cause you treat dirt like gold
Am F
Keep me all over you from your head to your steel toes
C G
I wanna be the place you call home
Am F
And lay down some roots, watch that family tree grow
C G
Rain or shine, boy show up, put in the work
Am F
Give it your life, 'cause you know what it's worth
Dm F
I know it sounds crazy but baby
C
Treat me like dirt
G Am F
Oh treat me like dirt
[Ponte]
G
If they ain't from where we're from
They won't understand
Am7 F
I wanna be the whole world in your hands
[Refrão]
C G
Treat me like dirt 'cause you treat dirt like gold
Am N.C.
Keep me all over you from your head to your steel toes
C G
I wanna be the place you call home
Am F
And lay down some roots, watch that family tree grow
C G
Rain or shine, boy show up, put in the work
Am F
Give it your life, 'cause you know what it's worth
Dm F
I know it sounds crazy but baby
C
Treat me like dirt (treat me like, treat me like)
G Am F
Baby, treat me like dirt (treat me like, treat me like)
C
Treat me like dirt
How to play Treat Me Like Dirt
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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.