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Trad

Pretty Archie

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

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
D A

Verse 1
AI Was Drinking At The Bar On An Evening Such As This One
Fell In Love And Lost It All The ESame
She Was F#mIn And She Was OEut
Fast As ATom The Fiddler′S DElbow
The AKind Of Girl You Never Find Again

Verse 2
AShe Flew Across The Floor, She Tripped The Light FanDtastic
AGrabbed My Hand She Said "This Is EOur Song!"
I F#mNever Learned To DEance So I SAaid Something SarcDastic
And AHoped My Feet Would Carry Me Along

Instrumental Break
A    D A  E  F#m E A D A E A

Verse 3
AI Tried To Take The Lead But My Legs They Wouldn't Let DMe
AWent In For A Spin But I EGot Spun
That F#mNight I RealAized For A Man That Thinks He′S WDise
I ANever Learned To Have A Little Fun

Verse 3
AShe Said "My Handsome Lad, You're Stiffer Than A DFloorboard"
"Your AHands Are Rough From Working Night And EDay"
"And I F#mJust Can't Take A CEhance On A MAan Who Cannot DDance"
"And ASee′S It Fit To Work His Life Away"

Instrumental Break
A    D A  E  F#m E A D A E A
D A  E  F#m E A D A E A

Verse 4
AThe Band Had Finished Up, The Lights Came On Above UsD​
The ABarkeep Bellowed Out "It′S Time To EGo"
If I'd Have F#mTook The Time To LEearn To Dance
I ACould Have Had A Fine DRomance
InAstead I Sit Here Feeling All Alone

Verse 5
ABut Every Now And Then On An Evening Such As This One
AWhen I′M Feeling Lost, I Go Where I Was Found
Back F#mDown To The BEar Where That GAirl Stole My HDeart
And I AHope Tonight That EShe'll Come Back AAround

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Trad?

The chords for Trad are: D, A, E, F#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: D, A, E, F#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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