Old Photographs Chords by Jim Capaldi

Old Photographs chords by Jim Capaldi

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Old Photographs by Jim Capaldi: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Old Photographs" by Jim Capaldi is a track from his 1975 album "Short Cut Draw Blood." The song features a laid-back groove with a prominent acoustic guitar riff played by Paul Kossoff. Capaldi's lyrics reflect on nostalgia and memories, while his soulful vocals add emotional depth to the track. The song's production incorporates lush string arrangements, enhancing its melancholic atmosphere.

Capo on 4th
Difficulty: Intermediate 💪

Key: F#

Original key is F#, use a capo on the 4th fret

Intro:
D G GM7 G6
D G GM7 G6
D F#m7 Bm7 Asus A
D Em7 DM7
D Em7 Asus A

Verse 1:
  D                  Em7
Yesterday I felt the wind
                    DM7
Blowing 'round my shoulder
  Em7                    D
I Feel like I'm getting older
 Em7                       Asus A
Still I can't forget your face

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Verse 2:
 D              Em7              DM7
Separated by a million miles of ocean
    Em7                    D
My heart still feels the emotion
Em7                  Asus A
Even in this lonely place

Chorus:
 G                   A/G       F#m7
Old photographs and places I remember
     Bm7          Em7
Just like a dying ember
        A7sus   A7     D   Am7 D7
That's burned into my soul
G
Even though we walk
      A/G            F#m7
The diamond-studded highways
          Bm7               Bb
It's the country lanes and byways
      A                 D
That makes us long for home

[Interlude]
D G GM7 G6
D G GM7 G6
D F#m7 Bm7 Asus A

Verse 3:
 D                    Em7
Lately I just find my mind
                DM7
Has turned to dreamin'
 D                 Em7
Making plans and scheming
Em7                    Asus A
How I'm gonna get back home

Verse 4:
     D                 Em7
But deep down inside I know
              DM7
It’s really hopeless
      Em7             D
This road I'm on is endless
    Em7                    Asus A
We climb our mountains all alone

Chorus:
 G                   A/G       F#m7
Old photographs and places I remember
     Bm7          Em7
Just like a dying ember
        A7sus   A7     D   Am7 D7
That's burned into my soul
G
Even though we walk
      A/G            F#m7
The diamond-studded highways
          Bm7               Bb
It's the country lanes and byways
      A                 GM7 Em7 DM7 Em7 A7sus A7
That makes us long for home

Chorus:
 G                   A/G       F#m7
Old photographs and places I remember
     Bm7          Em7
Just like a dying ember
        A7sus   A7     D   Am7 D7
That's burned into my soul
G
Even though we walk
      A/G            F#m7
The diamond-studded highways
          Bm7               Bb
It's the country lanes and byways
      A                 D   Am7 D7
That makes us long for home

Outro:
G A/G F#m7 Bm7 Em7
G A/G F#m7 Bm7 Bb A D Am7 D7

        [Repeat]
[Fade]
G A/G F#m7 Bm7 Em7
G A/G F#m7 Bm7 Bb A D

Published: August 1, 2025

Last updated: August 1, 2025

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