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You Got Gold

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Capo on 2nd fret
[Intro]
D      G
[Verse 1]
Is there Gever enough space between us to keep us both honest and Dtrue
Why D7is it so hard just to sit in the yard and stare at the sky so Gblue
I got a Gnew way of walkin' and a new way of talkin'
G7Honey, when I'm around Cyou
But it Cgives me the blues when I Ggot some good news
And yoDu're not there to bring it tGo
[Verse 2]
GLife is a blessin', it's a delicatessen of all the little favors you Ddo
All D7wrapped up together, no matter the weather
Baby, you always come Gthrough
It's a Gmeasure of treasure that gives me the pleasure
Of G7loving you the way I Cdo
And you knCow I would gladly say I Gneed your love badly
And Dbring these little things to yGou
[Chorus]
'Cause you got goCld, gold inside of Gyou
You got goCld, gold inside of Gyou
Well, I got sDome gold inside me Gtoo
[Instrumental]
C      G
C      G
D      G
[Verse 3]
Well, I'm Gthinkin' I'm knowin' that I gotta be goin'
You know I hate to say so loDng
It D7gives me an ocean of mixed up emotion, I'll have to work it out in a sGong
Well, I'm Gleavin' a lot for the little I got
But you G7know a lot of little will Cdo
And if you Cgive me your love I'll let it sGhine up above
And lDight my way back home to yGou
[Chorus]
'Cause you got goCld, gold inside of Gyou
You got goCld, gold inside of Gyou
Well, I got sDome gold inside me Gtoo
You got Cwheels turning inside of Gyou
You got Cwheels turning inside of Gyou
Well, I got Dwheels turning inside me Gtoo
[Outro]
C      G
C      G
D(fade oGut)

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The story behind the song

"You Got Gold" is a sweet song from John Prine, a songwriter celebrated for his ability to blend humor with heartfelt observations about life. This track, appearing on his 1991 album The Missing Years, showcases his talent for crafting songs that feel both personal and universally resonant. It plays like a warm, appreciative ode to someone special in your life.

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You Got Gold

by John Prine

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Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 2nd fret

[Intro]

D G

[Verse 1]

G D

Is there ever enough space between us to keep us both honest and true

D7 G

Why is it so hard just to sit in the yard and stare at the sky so blue

I got a new way of walkin' and a new way of talkin'

G7 C

Honey, when I'm around you

C G

But it gives me the blues when I got some good news

D G

And you're not there to bring it to

[Verse 2]

G D

Life is a blessin', it's a delicatessen of all the little favors you do

All wrapped up together, no matter the weather

Baby, you always come through

It's a measure of treasure that gives me the pleasure

G7 C

Of loving you the way I do

C G

And you know I would gladly say I need your love badly

D G

And bring these little things to you

[Chorus]

C G

'Cause you got gold, gold inside of you

C G

You got gold, gold inside of you

D G

Well, I got some gold inside me too

[Instrumental]

C G

D G

[Verse 3]

Well, I'm thinkin' I'm knowin' that I gotta be goin'

You know I hate to say so long

D7 G

It gives me an ocean of mixed up emotion, I'll have to work it out in a song

Well, I'm leavin' a lot for the little I got

G7 C

But you know a lot of little will do

C G

And if you give me your love I'll let it shine up above

D G

And light my way back home to you

[Chorus]

C G

'Cause you got gold, gold inside of you

C G

You got gold, gold inside of you

D G

Well, I got some gold inside me too

C G

You got wheels turning inside of you

C G

You got wheels turning inside of you

D G

Well, I got wheels turning inside me too

[Outro]

C G

D G

(fade out)

About You Got Gold Chords by John Prine

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