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The Wild Side Of Life

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Wild Side Of Life by Ernest Tubb

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"The Wild Side Of Life" - Ernest Tubb
Track 2 Of 12 On The Album "My Pick Of The Hits" (1965)

Intro
G7        C

Verse 1
You CWouldn't Read My Letter If I FWrote You
You G7Asked Me Not To Call You On The CPhone
But There's CSomething I'm C7Wanting To FTell You
So I G7Wrote It In The Words Of This CSong

Chorus
I Didn't CKnow God Made Honky-Tonk FAngels
I G7Might Have Known You'd Never Make A CWife
You Gave CUp The Only C7One That Ever FLoved You
And Went G7Back To The Wild Side Of CLife

Steel Guitar Solo
C        F
G7       C
C   C7   F
G7       C

Verse 2
The CGlamor Of The Gay Nightlife Has FLured You
To The G7Places Where The Wine And Liquor CFlows
Where You CWait To Be C7Anybody's FBaby
And ForG7get The Truest Love You'll Ever CKnow

Chorus
I Didn't CKnow God Made Honky-Tonk FAngels
I G7Might Have Known You'd Never Make A CWife
You Gave CUp The Only C7One That Ever FLoved You
And Went G7Back To The Wild Side Of CLife
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Wild Side Of Life?

The chords for The Wild Side Of Life are: G7, C, F, C7

What is the original key of The Wild Side Of Life?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing The Wild Side Of Life?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Wild Side Of Life in another key?

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

Can The Wild Side Of Life be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Wild Side Of Life on ukulele?

Chord The Wild Side Of Life can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Wild Side Of Life?

The Wild Side Of Life uses 4 chords: G7, C, F, C7

What is the easiest way to play The Wild Side Of Life?

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 Wild Side Of Life released in?

The Wild Side Of Life was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Wild Side Of Life?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Wild Side Of Life 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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