When Country Took The Throne#1
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D
Just a skinny little Mississippi railroad man
G
That loved to sing and play
A
He brought his music from the cotton fields
D
To the the hillbilly hall of fame
Thank God for Jimmie Rodgers
G
Chisel his name in the cornerstone
A
I just wish he could've lived to see the day
G A D
When country took the throne
D
Now a million songs have come and gone
G
Since we made that humble start
A
About neon nights, everyday life
D
Love and broken hearts
And more and more folks
G
Kept tuning in and turning on
A
Now I can proudly say that I saw the day
G A D
When country took the throne
G D
Now from Carolina to California, Texas to New York
A
They can't get enough of this country stuff
G D
And they're screaming for more
We painted the town with that grand old sound
A G
And the whole world sang along
D
Yes, I was there the day
A D
When country took the throne
D
Now, no one knows what the future holds
G
But I bet my best guitar
A
There'll be a jukebox jumping on Jupiter
D
And a honky-tonk on Mars
In the last frontier they'll stand and cheer
G
The best music ever known
A
They'll celebrate that age old day
G A D
When country took the throne
G D
Now from Carolina to California, Texas to New York
A
They can't get enough of this country stuff
G D
And they're screaming for more
We painted the town with that grand old sound
A G
And the whole world sang along
D
Yes, I was there the day
A D
When country took the throne
G
I said I was there the day
A D
When country took the throne
How to play When Country Took The Throne#1
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 D. 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.