Your Nickel Ain't Worth My Dime
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Em G
I found a love that swept me off of my feet
D C
Found a baby, she's the finest thing this boy had ever seen
Em
She'd pick you up,
G
and make you wanna fall hard
D
When I step out on the scene, they shout
C
Oh my god!
Em (single strum, let it ring)
She's so unreal
G (single strum, let it ring)
She lets me take her home
D
Let my body love your body, baby
C
All night long
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
D C
Something from the bottom of my heart
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
D C
Something that would make you wanna start
Em G
I wanna take ya home
D C
I wanna take ya home
Em G
Damn, this girl, can't find nobody like her
D C
She is everything I want and I'd do anything for her
Em
I'd beg, beg, and beg
G D
Make me believe that there is no one else I need
C
When you satisfy me
Em (single strum, let it ring)
I'll take you home
G (single strum, let it ring)
We can be alone
D C
And let my body show you lovin' like it's never ever known
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
D C
Something from the bottom of my heart
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
D C
Something that would make you wanna start
Em
I wanna take ya home tonight, alone
G
Take you places you've never known
D
Keep you coming right back for more
C
Keep you coming right back for more
Em
I wanna take ya home tonight, alone
G
Take you places you've never known
D
Keep you coming right back for more
C
Keep you coming right back for more, more, more, yeah
Solo: Em, G, D, C (x2)
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now
D C
Something that would make you wanna start
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
D C
Something from the bottom of my heart
Em
I wanna take ya home tonight, alone
G
Take you places you've never known
D
Keep you coming right back for more
C
Keep you coming right back
Em G
I wanna write a song about you now, yeah
C
From the bottom of my heart
From the bottom of my heart
How to play Your Nickel Ain't Worth My Dime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.