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Verse 1:
Am7 G
North winds have made my face a little older
F C
And my back is bent through trying too hard
Am7 G
My vest is torn so I make no perfect picture
F C
To place upon your white-washed wall
Verse 2:
Am7 G
I'd like to stay but you have not asked me
F C
Still I don't really expect you to
Am7 G
Dusty boots would shame you now Lady Day
F C
Are we really that far apart
Verse 3:
Am7 G
I wish the world could see you now Lady Day
F C
Laughing down at your oldest friend
Am7 G
The one who shared just about all he had
F C
In a one-sided love affair
Am7 G
I get scared when I remember too much
F C
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Am7 G
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F C
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Verse 4:
Am7 G
Wasted time I suppose you could say that
F C
Strange it don't seem that way to me
Am7 G
But wait a minute - I don't even think you're listening
F C
Just let me tell you how I really feel
Verse 5:
Am7 G
I've seen the inside of your heart Lady Day
F C
When you wanted to be shown the way
Am7 G
I loved you then as I love ya now girl
Outro:
F C
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Am7 G
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F C
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025