You Never Even Call Me By My Name
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C G C
Well, it was all that I could do to keep from cryin'
F C
Sometimes it seemed so useless to remain
F C
You're the one who always tried to change me
C G C G
And that is why I will always stay the same
[Verse 2]
C G C
You don't have to call me Waylon Jennings
G C
And you don't have to call me Charley Pride
F C Am
And you don't have to call me Merle Haggard anymore
D G
Even though you're on my fightin' side
[Chorus]
F C
And I'll hang around as long as you will let me
G C C7
and I never minded standing in the rain
F C
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
G C G
You never even call me by my name
[Verse 3]
C G C
Well, I've heard my name a few times in your phonebook, hello hello
G C C7
And on the neon sign above the bar I used to own
F C Am
And there's only one thing I'm really sure of was that sucker
D G
You're gonna hear it when my savior calls me home
[Chorus]
F C
So I'll hang around as long as you will let me
G C C7
and I never minded standing in the rain.
F C
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
G C G
You never even call me by my name
[Chorus 2]
F C
And I'll hang around as long as you will let me
G C C7
and I never minded standing in the rain
F C
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
How to play You Never Even Call Me By My Name
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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.