Waiting For Guffman
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[INTRO ]
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
verse 1
C
A penny for your thoughts
Dm G
A dime for your dreams
F C/E
Would a shiny new quarter
Dm Gsus4 G
Buy a peek at your schemes
C
And when you are away
Em F
So far from my side
Am G
I will cherish my penny’s worth
F F/E Dm (C)
‘Til at last I'm your bride
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
verse 2
C
A penny for your thoughts
Dm G
Let's call it a deal
F C/E
I don't have any secrets
Dm Gsus4 G
You know how I feel
C
And when I am away
Em F
Your penny I’ll keep
Am G
As your guardian angel
F F/E Dm C
On watch as you sleep
BRIDGE
B E
I know you’ll return Dear
A D
My heart tells me true
G C
The light in my window
D G
Burns only for you
SOLO
C G C/E Gsus4
Db Ab Db
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
verse 3
C
A penny for your thoughts
Dm G
It's settled and done
F C/E
I'd have offered a million
Dm Gsus4 G
I'd have done it for none
C
I reckon we're in love
Em F
And married we'll be
Am G
And all for a penny
F Em
A bright copper penny
Dm Gsus4 G (C)
The penny that brought you to me
C Gsus4 C Gsus4
C Gsus4 C Gsus4 C
How to play Waiting For Guffman
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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.