Uneven Trade
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verse 1
G
I'll give you five pennies for a nickel
Am
I'll give you two nickels for a dime
C
I'll give you my two cents if you ask me
G D
I'll give you all my money for your time
[Refrão]C G
Yeah, that's all I have to offer
C G
I been playing a poor man's game
C G
We can go down to the altar
D C
And I'll give you my last name
verse 2
G
I'll give you a hand when you need it
Am
I'll give you a shoulder when you cry
C
I'll give you a break when you need me
G D
I'll give my prayers for you at night
[Refrão]C G
Yeah, that's all I have to offer
C G
I been playing a poor man's game
C G
We can go down to the altar
D C
And I'll give you my last name
verse 3
G
I'll give you a bed that you can lay in
Am
I'll give you all the love you can take
C
I'll give you rest when you need it
G D
I'll give you time when you shake
[Refrão]C G
Yeah, that's all I have to offer
C G
I been playing a poor man's game
C G
We can go down to the altar
D C
And I'll give you my last name
How to play Uneven Trade
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 G. 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.