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Trad

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Trad by Pretty Archie

(From The 2026 Album Wherever You Are Tonight)

Capo 4th fret

Intro
C G

Verse 1
GI Was Drinking At The Bar On An Evening Such As This One
Fell In Love And Lost It All The DSame
She Was EmIn And She Was DOut
Fast As GTom The Fiddler′S CElbow
The GKind Of Girl You Never Find Again

Verse 2
GShe Flew Across The Floor, She Tripped The Light FanCtastic
GGrabbed My Hand She Said "This Is DOur Song!"
I EmNever Learned To DDance So I GSaid Something SarCcastic
And GHoped My Feet Would Carry Me Along

Instrumental Break
G    C G  D  Em D G C G D G

Verse 3
GI Tried To Take The Lead But My Legs They Wouldn't Let CMe
GWent In For A Spin But I DGot Spun
That EmNight I ReaGlized For A Man That Thinks He′S CWise
I GNever Learned To Have A Little Fun

Verse 3
GShe Said "My Handsome Lad, You're Stiffer Than A CFloorboard"
"Your GHands Are Rough From Working Night And DDay"
"And I EmJust Can't Take A DChance On A GMan Who Cannot CDance"
"And GSee′S It Fit To Work His Life Away"

Instrumental Break
G    C G  D  Em D G C G D G
C G  D  Em D G C G D G

Verse 4
GThe Band Had Finished Up, The Lights Came On Above UsC​
The GBarkeep Bellowed Out "It′S Time To DGo"
If I'd Have EmTook The Time To DLearn To Dance
I GCould Have Had A Fine CRomance
InGstead I Sit Here Feeling All Alone

Verse 5
GBut Every Now And Then On An Evening Such As This One
GWhen I′M Feeling Lost, I Go Where I Was Found
Back EmDown To The DBar Where That GGirl Stole My CHeart
And I GHope Tonight That DShe'll Come Back AGround

Outro
G    C G  D  Em D G C G D G
C G  D  Em D G C G
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Trad?

The chords for Trad are: C, G, D, Em

What is the original key of Trad?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Trad?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Trad in another key?

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

Can Trad be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Trad on ukulele?

Chord Trad can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Trad?

Trad uses 4 chords: C, G, D, Em

What is the easiest way to play Trad?

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 Trad released in?

Trad was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Trad?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Trad 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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