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Trad

Pretty Archie

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

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
G D

Verse 1
DI Was Drinking At The Bar On An Evening Such As This One
Fell In Love And Lost It All The ASame
She Was BmIn And She Was AOut
Fast As DTom The Fiddler′S GElbow
The DKind Of Girl You Never Find Again

Verse 2
DShe Flew Across The Floor, She Tripped The Light FanGtastic
DGrabbed My Hand She Said "This Is AOur Song!"
I BmNever Learned To ADance So I DSaid Something SarGcastic
And DHoped My Feet Would Carry Me Along

Instrumental Break
D    G D  A  Bm A D G D A D

Verse 3
DI Tried To Take The Lead But My Legs They Wouldn't Let GMe
DWent In For A Spin But I AGot Spun
That BmNight I ReaDlized For A Man That Thinks He′S GWise
I DNever Learned To Have A Little Fun

Verse 3
DShe Said "My Handsome Lad, You're Stiffer Than A GFloorboard"
"Your DHands Are Rough From Working Night And ADay"
"And I BmJust Can't Take A AChance On A DMan Who Cannot GDance"
"And DSee′S It Fit To Work His Life Away"

Instrumental Break
D    G D  A  Bm A D G D A D
G D  A  Bm A D G D A D

Verse 4
DThe Band Had Finished Up, The Lights Came On Above UsG​
The DBarkeep Bellowed Out "It′S Time To AGo"
If I'd Have BmTook The Time To ALearn To Dance
I DCould Have Had A Fine GRomance
InDstead I Sit Here Feeling All Alone

Verse 5
DBut Every Now And Then On An Evening Such As This One
DWhen I′M Feeling Lost, I Go Where I Was Found
Back BmDown To The ABar Where That DGirl Stole My GHeart
And I DHope Tonight That AShe'll Come Back ADround

Outro
D    G D  A  Bm A D G D A D
G D  A  Bm A D G D
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Trad?

The chords for Trad are: G, D, A, Bm

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: G, D, A, Bm

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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