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Pretty When Its New

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(Verse 1)
DLove’s always lF#ovely, when fBmirst two lovers mEeet.
DHand in hand, aArm in arm, Ewalkin’ down the sAtreet.
DAlways seen togF#ether, in eBmverything they Edo.
                D                 A   D–  G– D  
Love is always pretty, when it’s new.
(Verse 2)
DLove is always sF#pecial, esBmpecially to the hEeart.
DWhen it’s love on sight, and aAll is right, and there’s
ENo doubt from the sAtart.
DBefore it starts to cF#rumble, there’ll be Bmmany shades of Eblue.
                       D                  A   D–  G– D  
Ah, but love is always pretty when it’s new.
(Chorus)
DLove is always pF#retty, when it’s Bmnew.E  
Hey, there’s noDthing bad aAbout it, ‘til your lEover says, “We’re 
Athrough.”
DOld love’s even sF#weeter, that old sBmaying’s really tErue.
                D                A   D–  G– D  
Love is always pretty when it’s new.
(instrumental break)
(repeat chorus)

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Pretty When Its New

by Merle Haggard

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(Verse 1)

D F# Bm E

Love’s always lovely, when first two lovers meet.

D A E A

Hand in hand, arm in arm, walkin’ down the street.

D F# Bm E

Always seen together, in everything they do.

D A D G D

– –

Love is always pretty, when it’s new.

(Verse 2)

D F# Bm E

Love is always special, especially to the heart.

D A

When it’s love on sight, and all is right, and there’s

E A

No doubt from the start.

D F# Bm E

Before it starts to crumble, there’ll be many shades of blue.

D A D G D

– –

Ah, but love is always pretty when it’s new.

(Chorus)

D F# Bm E

Love is always pretty, when it’s new.

D A E

Hey, there’s nothing bad about it, ‘til your lover says, “We’re

through.”

D F# Bm E

Old love’s even sweeter, that old saying’s really true.

D A D G D

– –

Love is always pretty when it’s new.

(instrumental break)

(repeat chorus)

About Pretty When Its New Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Pretty When Its New by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pretty When Its New chords”, “Pretty When Its New guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Pretty When Its New chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Pretty When Its New chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pretty When Its New lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#, Bm, E, A, G.

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What key is "Pretty When Its New" in?

The chords for "Pretty When Its New" show the original chord names (including D, F#, Bm, E, A, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.