Wedding Cake
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Key C
[Intro]
C C G G7
C C C
[Verse]
C
Don't be troubled bout me cause I'm tired
Dm7 G Dm7 G
From working round the house when day is done
G D G
Don't think you failed me cause you can't afford
D G C
That dishwasher to make my life more fun
[Verse]
C
You know the measure of a man is much more
C7 F Fm
Than just the money he can make
C
And every woman knows a lot of joy
G C
And tears come with the wedding cake
[Verse]
C
The wedding cake is not all icing
Dm7 G Dm7 G
And loving tender whispers in the dark
G
One slice is concern for all your dreams
C
Afraid they won't come true and break your heart
[Verse]
C
Another slice is feeding kids and wiping noses
C7 F Fm
Crying when the doorbell rings and there are roses
C
Every woman knows a lot of give
G C Em A7
And take comes with the wedding cake
[Verse]
D
It's facing shadows of the future prayin' they will fall away
Em7 A Em7 A
As we walk towards them searching for the sun
Em7 A Em7 A
And it's long and anxious hours with the wolf at the door
Em7 A D
Hugs and kisses when at last we see the dawn
[Verse]
D
So when the hands of time trace tiny lines
G Gm
Upon our face and lace our hair with strands of gray
D
We'll laugh and say for all who will partake
A7 D
It all comes with the wedding cake
[Solo]
G D A7 D D
How to play Wedding Cake
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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.