When Lonely Came To Town
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D | D | D | D |
[Verse 1]
D G
When lonely came to town, she showed up at my door
A D
She scattered all her luggage on the floor
D G
She sat down in the kitchen, poured a glass of tea
A D
When lonely came to town to visit me
[Verse 2]
D G
When lonely settled in, she moved from room to room
A D
It was clear she wasn't leavin' soon
D G
From now on, we'd be together night and day
A D
When lonely settled in, she came to stay
[Chorus]
Bm E7
When lonely comes around, there's nothin' you can do
G D
For a while, she's gonna have her way with you
Bm E7
If I'd had any idea she would stay so long
G A
I'd have locked the door, I'd have never left the porch light on
[Instrumental]
D | D | G | G |
A | A | D | D |
D | D | G | G |
A | A | D | D |
[Chorus]
Bm E7
When lonely comes around, there's nothin' you can do
G D
For a while, she's gonna have her way with you
Bm E7
If I'd had any idea she would stay so long
G A
I'd have locked the door, I'd have never left the porch light on
[Verse 3]
D G
When lonely packs her bags, it won't be soon enough
A D
This house is too small for the both of us
D G
Why did she have to bring along your memory?
A D
When lonely came to town to visit me
[Instrumental]
D | D | G | G |
A | A | D | D |
D | D | G | G |
[Outro]
A (D)
When lonely came to town to visit me
[Outro]
D | D | D | D |
How to play When Lonely Came To Town
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.