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Pick Me Up On Your Way Down

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Key D
Capo on 2nd fret to play with youtube video
A7Once my love was good enough
GTrue happiness we knew
Then A7fame and fortune came your way
And Gmade a change in Dyou
A7You'll find your ladder of success
GIs not on solid ground
And A7when it starts to tumble
Pick me up on your way Ddown
Chorus:
GPick me up when dreams are Dshattered
When Gfalse friends cannot be found
For you A7know I'll still be waiting
Pick me up on your way Ddown
A7You've hit the top but it won't last
GThere's just one way to go
The A7world you've chosen is not real
These Gthings you'll come to Dknow
A7When folks say they don't know you
GAnd you've lost your final round
When A7you find that you are lonely
Pick me up on your way Ddown
Chorus:
GPick me up when dreams are Dshattered
When Gfalse friends cannot be found
For you A7know I'll still be waiting
                          G    D    G    D(or, just use the  Dto end with, your choice)
Pick me up on your way down
End

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The story behind the song

This song, performed by the influential Patsy Cline, captures the feeling of heartbreak and longing. It speaks to the pain of seeing a former love move on, asking them to remember the past connection even as they find new happiness. Cline was known for her ability to infuse her songs with deep emotion, making her one of the most impactful vocalists of her time. Playing this song channels that bittersweet ache of a love that's slipped away.

AI-written from these sources:Patsy Cline — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Pick Me Up On Your Way Down

by Patsy Cline

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Key D

Capo on 2nd fret to play with youtube video

Once my love was good enough

True happiness we knew

Then fame and fortune came your way

G D

And made a change in you

You'll find your ladder of success

Is not on solid ground

And when it starts to tumble

Pick me up on your way down

Chorus:

G D

Pick me up when dreams are shattered

When false friends cannot be found

For you know I'll still be waiting

Pick me up on your way down

You've hit the top but it won't last

There's just one way to go

The world you've chosen is not real

G D

These things you'll come to know

When folks say they don't know you

And you've lost your final round

When you find that you are lonely

Pick me up on your way down

Chorus:

G D

Pick me up when dreams are shattered

When false friends cannot be found

For you know I'll still be waiting

G D G D D

(or, just use the to end with, your choice)

Pick me up on your way down

End

About Pick Me Up On Your Way Down Chords by Patsy Cline

Learn how to play Pick Me Up On Your Way Down by Patsy Cline with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down chords”, “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down guitar chords”, or “Patsy Cline Pick Me Up On Your Way Down 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 Pick Me Up On Your Way Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pick Me Up On Your Way Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A7, G.

FAQ — Pick Me Up On Your Way Down by Patsy Cline

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What key is "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" in?

The chords for "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" show the original chord names (including D, A7, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.