John Prine – Souvenirs (Ukulele)
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(3)
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Chords
Album: Diamonds in the Rough - 1972
The chord sequence "G D C" leading into the chorus should be played giving
one beat to each chord and emphasizing the E string, if possible. This will
approximate the bass run Prine does on the guitar leading into the chorus.
D7 = 2223
[Intro]
G C D7 G
G C D7 G
[Verse 1]
C All the snow has turned to water D7 G Christmas days have come and gone G C Broken toys and faded colors D7 G Are all that's left to linger on G C I hate graveyards and old pawn shops D7 G For they always bring me tears G C I can't forgive the way they robbed me D7 G Of my childhood souvenirs
| G D C |
[Chorus]
D7 G Memories, they can't be boughten D7 G They can't be won at carnivals for free D7 G Well, it took me years to get those souvenirs C D7 And I don't know how they slipped away from me
[Interlude]
G C D7 G
G C D7 G
[Verse 2]
C Broken hearts and dirty windows D7 G Make life difficult to see G C That's why last night and this morning D7 G Always look the same to me G C I hate reading old love letters D7 G For they always bring me tears G C I can't forgive the way they robbed me D7 G Of my sweetheart's souvenirs
| G D C |
[Chorus]
D7 G Memories, they can't be boughten D7 G They can't be won at carnivals for free D7 G Well, it took me years to get those souvenirs C D7 And I don't know how they slipped away from me
[Outro]
G C D7 G