Oh What A Good Thing We Had

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SONG: OH WHAT A GOOD THING WE HAD
OH, WHAT A GOOD THING WE HAD
JOHNNY CASH / JUNE CARTER
INTRO: C   Am   F   G  C  
CSunshine and showers and Ameverything comin' up daisies
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
CDrive ins and picnics and Amevery day was Saturday
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
CThe whole wide world was jealous weFwouldn't hear a thing they'd tell us DNever did need any money Geverything was milk and honey
COh long walks by the river Amtalkin' bout living together
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
[ piano - guitar ] C   Am   F   G   C   Am   F   G   C   F   G  C  
CLong weeks of waitin' and Amlivin' for the day we marry
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
CHappiness and laughter we Amfound everything we were after
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
CThe whole wide world was jealous weFwouldn't hear a thing they'd tell us DNever did need any money Geverything was milk and honey
COh long walks by the river Amtalkin' bout living together
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad
FOh what a Ggood thing we Chad gone Ambad Foh what a Ggood thing we Chad ...FADE OUT
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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for a deep, calm voice and a musical style often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His sound was frequently characterized by the train-like chugging guitar rhythms of his backing band, the Tennessee Three. This song appears on the release "The Man in Black: 1963-’69 Plus." It plays like a reflection on a cherished past connection, a quiet acknowledgment of something truly special.

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