Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E Intro A Verse 1 AGod Forbid You Go Before I Do E/G# That'd F#m7Be The Start Of The Hell That I'd Go Through EmI'd Be DThree Sheets Deep In Boston, Maybe Lost In Baton Rouge AGod Forbid You Go Before I Esus4Do E Chorus 1 I'd Be The DPossum In The Ground, I'd Be Whitley On The Brown He Stopped ALoving Her Today, I'm No Stranger To The Rain I'd Be DMerle Locked In San Quentin, I'd Have A Real Damn Hard Time Quittin' I'd Have ANo Reason And No Why, I'd Be Lonely As The Crow Flies I'd Be A BmGoner On A Stool A With A DJukebox And A Few Of The AOld Guys...oh, Oh Verse 2 ANext To Some Broke Heart Out Getting Drunk E/G# I'd F#m7Tell Him 'Bout The Girl I Got To Love And EmHow I'd DNever Find Another And I Sure Wouldn't Want To EGod Forbid You Go A Single Day Before I Do Chorus 2 I'd Be The DPossum In The Ground, I'd Be Whitley On The Brown He Stopped ALoving Her Today, I'm No Stranger To The Rain I'd Be DMerle Locked In San Quentin, I'd Have A Real Damn Hard Time Quittin' I'd Have ANo Reason And No Why, I'd Be Lonely As The Crow Flies I'd Be A BmGoner On A Stool A With A DJukebox And A Few Of The AOld Guys...oh Bridge I'd Be A DLong Slide On A Steel Guitar Another ELong Night In Another Bar Chorus 3 I'd Be The DPossum In The Ground, I'd Be Whitley On The Brown He Stopped ALoving Her Today, I'm No Stranger To The Rain I'd Be DMerle Locked In San Quentin, I'd Have A Real Damn Hard Time Quittin' I'd Have ANo Reason And No Why, I'd Be Lonely As The Crow Flies I'd Be A BmGoner On A Stool A With A DJukebox And A Few...of The AOld Guys... Outro AGod Forbid You Go Before I Do
FAQ
What are the chords for The Old Guys?
The chords for The Old Guys are: A, E/G#, F#m7, Em, D, Esus4, E, Bm
What is the original key of The Old Guys?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing The Old Guys?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play The Old Guys in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can The Old Guys be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play The Old Guys on ukulele?
Chord The Old Guys can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in The Old Guys?
The Old Guys uses 8 chords: A, E/G#, F#m7, Em, D, Esus4, E, Bm
What is the easiest way to play The Old Guys?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was The Old Guys released in?
The Old Guys was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for The Old Guys?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Old Guys to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.