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Trad

Pretty Archie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Trad by Pretty Archie in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 2026 Album Wherever You Are Tonight)

Capo 4th fret

Intro
A E

Verse 1
EI Was Drinking At The Bar On An Evening Such As This One
Fell In Love And Lost It All The BSame
She Was C#mIn And She Was OBut
Fast As ETom The Fiddler′S AElbow
The EKind Of Girl You Never Find Again

Verse 2
EShe Flew Across The Floor, She Tripped The Light FanAtastic
EGrabbed My Hand She Said "This Is BOur Song!"
I C#mNever Learned To DBance So I SEaid Something SarcAastic
And EHoped My Feet Would Carry Me Along

Instrumental Break
E    A E  B  C#m B E A E B E

Verse 3
EI Tried To Take The Lead But My Legs They Wouldn't Let AMe
EWent In For A Spin But I BGot Spun
That C#mNight I RealEized For A Man That Thinks He′S WAise
I ENever Learned To Have A Little Fun

Verse 3
EShe Said "My Handsome Lad, You're Stiffer Than A AFloorboard"
"Your EHands Are Rough From Working Night And BDay"
"And I C#mJust Can't Take A CBhance On A MEan Who Cannot DAance"
"And ESee′S It Fit To Work His Life Away"

Instrumental Break
E    A E  B  C#m B E A E B E
A E  B  C#m B E A E B E

Verse 4
EThe Band Had Finished Up, The Lights Came On Above UsA​
The EBarkeep Bellowed Out "It′S Time To BGo"
If I'd Have C#mTook The Time To LBearn To Dance
I ECould Have Had A Fine ARomance
InEstead I Sit Here Feeling All Alone

Verse 5
EBut Every Now And Then On An Evening Such As This One
EWhen I′M Feeling Lost, I Go Where I Was Found
Back C#mDown To The BBar Where That GEirl Stole My HAeart
And I EHope Tonight That BShe'll Come Back AEround

Outro
E    A E  B  C#m B E A E B E
A E  B  C#m B E A E
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Trad?

The chords for Trad are: A, E, B, C#m

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: A, E, B, C#m

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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