Wooden Nickels
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Intro: G D C9 D G D C9
G D C9 D G D C9
G D C9 D
Went down by the old courthouse
G D C9
Stumbling through the streets
G D C9 D
Had to get out of the house
G D C9
Had to use my feet
C Em
And you may not think much of me now but
C Em
I think so damn much
D
Of you
G D C9 D
Don't take any wooden nickels
G D C9 D
When you sell your soul
G D C9 D
A devil of a time awaits you
C Em
When the party is over
D
You're on your own
G D C9 D
Trash truck coming up the road
G D C9
Picking up the trash
G D C9 D
Riding to a better place
G D C9
Hoping we don't crash
C Em
Thinking of things after now
C Em
I never would have guessed it
D
This way
G D C9 D
Don't take any wooden nickels
G D C9 D
When you sell your soul
G D C9 D
A devil of a time awaits you
C Em
When the party is over
D
You're on your own
C Em
And you may not think much of me now but
C Em
I think so damn much
D
Of you
G D C9 D
Don't take any wooden nickels
G D C9 D
When you sell your soul
G D C9 D
A devil of a time awaits you
C Em
When the party is over
D
I'm on my own
G D C9 D G D C9
Lala lala lala la lala lala la
How to play Wooden Nickels
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.