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I Was Cool

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

Intro
| Dm A7 | (x4)

Verse 1
DmI've Always LiA7ved By TDmhis Golden A7Rule:
DmWhatever HA7appens, Do NDmot Blow Your A7Cool
DmYou've Gotta Have NerA7ves Out Of StDmeelA7​
DmNever Let Folks KnoA7w How You HoDmnestly FeA7el
DmI've Lived My Whole LifeA7 This WDmay A7​
DmFor Example, Take YestA7erdaDmy: A7​
I Breezed DmHome Happy,A7 Bringing HerDm My A7Pay
Her Note Read: "So DmLong Elmer, IA7 Have Run AwDmay.A7"
I Threw MysDmelf Down AA7cross Our EDmmptGmy BA7ed
N.c.
This is what I said :
Chorus
ODmoowA7ww,Dm OhA7 NoDmoooA7o..Dm.  A7   Dm   A7   Dm   Gm   A7​
N.c.
But I Was Cool!

Verse 2
I Went FDmor A DrinkA7 At A RoDmadside A7Bar
I Got DmSo Stoned TA7hat I SmaDmshed Up My A7Car
The Judge DmThrew The Book At A7Me
        Dm  Gm A7
And when I read the sentence there I said :
Chorus
ODmh NA7o, DmManA7, YDmou A7JusDmt CA7an'Dmt DA7o TDmhisGm ToA7 Me...
N.c.
But I Was Cool!

Solo
| Dm A7 |(x4)
| Dm A7 |Dm Gm |A7 |N.C. |

Verse 3
I Said, SDmhe's The Only One TA7hat I Have To TDmhanA7k
So I Found Her ADmnd I Took My GA7un And FireDmd Point-BlA7ank
The Bullet DmWhistled Right OnA7 Past That Old WDmomanGm's A7Head
N.c.
Killed My Hound Dog Dead

Chorus
ODmoooA7oh,Dm OhA7 NoDm, IA7 DoDmne A7It DmAgaA7in.Dm.. Gm   A7​

Outro
        Gm                    Dm
As they took me away I was overheard to say :
A#Be ACool,A# KeepA CoolA#, StaAy CooA#l, ABe CoA#ol, Be...
A#No Matter Whatever Happens To You Man, You Must Always Remember To Keep Your Mind At All Times And Always Stay
DmCool!
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was Cool?

The chords for I Was Cool are: Dm, A7, Gm, A#, A

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: Dm, A7, Gm, A#, A

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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