Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Half-Step Down (D#D# G#G# C#C# F#F# A#A# D#D#)
Key: E minorEm
Difficulty: Novice
Intro:
Em, Am, D7, G+G (all with bass note)
Verse 1:
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
I saw you at the picture show wearin’ that dress you never liked.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
You know, the one I bought for you with purple flowers and green pinstripes.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
I know it’s ugly, that’s why I bought it for you.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
It needed natural beauty. A augmentedA pretty girl would only do.
Pre-Chorus:
C majorC A minorAm
Where's that dress now? Pull it out for the sunshine.
C majorC A minorAm
Where's that smile now? Let it out. In the meantime…
Chorus:
G+G C majorC A minorAm D7D7
I’ll be waiting in northern California for ya. x4:
Verse 2:
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
I heard you had a story told by a girl you never liked.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
I know she’s not the sweetest, but she made me coffee in the late, late night.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
At least she calls me back. That's nothing you’d ever do.
E minorEm A minorAm D7D7 G+G
At least she takes her chances. I know, ‘cause I’ve counted all her tattoos.
Pre-Chorus:
C majorC A minorAm
Where's that dress now? Pull it out for the sunshine.
C majorC A minorAm
Where's that smile now? Let it out. In the meantime…
Chorus:
G+G C majorC A minorAm D7D7
I’ll be waiting in northern California for ya. x4: (End on Gmaj7Gmaj7)