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I Was Cool

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Was Cool by Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Am E7 | (x4)

Verse 1
AmI've Always LiE7ved By TAmhis Golden E7Rule:
AmWhatever HE7appens, Do NAmot Blow Your E7Cool
AmYou've Gotta Have NerE7ves Out Of StAmeelE7​
AmNever Let Folks KnoE7w How You HoAmnestly FeE7el
AmI've Lived My Whole LifeE7 This WAmay E7​
AmFor Example, Take YestE7erdaAmy: E7​
I Breezed AmHome Happy,E7 Bringing HerAm My E7Pay
Her Note Read: "So AmLong Elmer, IE7 Have Run AwAmay.E7"
I Threw MysAmelf Down AE7cross Our EAmmptDmy BE7ed
N.c.
This is what I said :
Chorus
OAmoowE7ww,Am OhE7 NoAmoooE7o..Am.  E7   Am   E7   Am   Dm   E7​
N.c.
But I Was Cool!

Verse 2
I Went FAmor A DrinkE7 At A RoAmadside E7Bar
I Got AmSo Stoned TE7hat I SmaAmshed Up My E7Car
The Judge AmThrew The Book At E7Me
        Am  Dm E7
And when I read the sentence there I said :
Chorus
OAmh NE7o, AmManE7, YAmou E7JusAmt CE7an'Amt DE7o TAmhisDm ToE7 Me...
N.c.
But I Was Cool!

Solo
| Am E7 |(x4)
| Am E7 |Am Dm |E7 |N.C. |

Verse 3
I Said, SAmhe's The Only One TE7hat I Have To TAmhanE7k
So I Found Her AAmnd I Took My GE7un And FireAmd Point-BlE7ank
The Bullet AmWhistled Right OnE7 Past That Old WAmomanDm's E7Head
N.c.
Killed My Hound Dog Dead

Chorus
OAmoooE7oh,Am OhE7 NoAm, IE7 DoAmne E7It AmAgaE7in.Am.. Dm   E7​

Outro
        Dm                    Am
As they took me away I was overheard to say :
FBeE CoolF, KeEep CoFol, EStay FCoEol, BFe Cool, Be...
FNo Matter Whatever Happens To You Man, You Must Always Remember To Keep Your Mind At All Times And Always Stay
AmCool!
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was Cool?

The chords for I Was Cool are: Am, E7, Dm, F, E

What is the original key of I Was Cool?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing I Was Cool?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play I Was Cool in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Was Cool be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Was Cool on ukulele?

Chord I Was Cool can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Was Cool?

I Was Cool uses 5 chords: Am, E7, Dm, F, E

What is the easiest way to play I Was Cool?

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 I Was Cool released in?

I Was Cool was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Was Cool?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Was Cool to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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