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Gordon Lightfoot - 14 Karat Gold
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[INTRO:]    A7sus4     A     A7sus4  A  
[VERSE 1:]
If you A7sus4see me smile, don't think I'm acting Astrange 
I A7sus4got my just reward for all my Apains 
If you A7sus4see me on the TV talking Aproud 
Please A7sus4understand if I don't talk too AloudE/A  Am7  D/A  Am  
[CHORUS:]
Step around and Cdance a bit, Epolish up the FdiceDm  
Set 'em loose and Amlet 'em roll, Ethis is my adFvice Am  
Keep your mind a Cmystery, Erunning hot 'n' FcoldDm  
She's more than Ammoney, she's E14 Karat FGoldG  A7sus4  
[VERSE 2:]
If you wonder why I'm acting up this Away 
Gonna A7sus4cash my chips, I'm leaving town toAday 
I A7sus4got more love than I could ever Aspend 
So A7sus4long, farewell, good-bye, this is the AendE/A  Am7  D/A  Am  
[CHORUS:]
Step around and Cdance a bit Eand polish up the Fdice Dm  
Set 'em loose and Amlet 'em roll, Ebe as cool as Fice Am  
Keep your mind a Cmystery, Erunning hot 'n' FcoldDm  
She's more than Ammoney, she's E14 Karat FGoldG  A7sus4  A  A7sus4  A  
[VERSE 3:]
If A7sus4you get hit by the bug that bit on Ame 
If A7sus4you get caught with something soft and Asweet 
If A7sus4you get found with something you can't Awaste 
Then A7sus4listen bud, let me give you a AtasteE/A  Am7  D/A  Am  
[CHORUS:]
Step around and Cdance a bit, Epolish up the FdiceDm  
Set 'em loose and Amlet 'em roll, Ethis is my adFvice Am  
Keep your mind a Cmystery, Erunning hot 'n' FcoldDm  
She's more than Ammoney, she's E14 Karat FGold, GsoldAm  
[CHORUS:]
Step around and Cdance a bit Eand polish up the Fdice Dm  
Set 'em loose and Amlet 'em roll, Ebe as cool as Fice Am  
Keep your mind a Cmystery, Erunning hot 'n' FcoldDm  
She's more than Ammoney, she's E14 Karat FGoldG  
[OUTRO:]        (## fade to end ##)
          A7sus4  A  A7sus4  A  A7sus4  A  A7sus4  A  A7sus4  A

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The story behind the song

Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his timeless songs about everyday life and human emotions. His work often explored themes of loneliness, love, and the natural world, earning him a reputation as one of Canada's greatest songwriters. "14 Karat Gold" appears on his album Shadows. It plays like a reflection on something precious and enduring, perhaps a relationship or a cherished memory.

AI-written from these sources:Gordon Lightfoot — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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14 Karat Gold

by Gordon Lightfoot

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A7sus4

E/A

Am7

D/A

Gordon Lightfoot - 14 Karat Gold

CAPO: 2nd Fret

A7sus4 A A7sus4 A

[INTRO:]

[VERSE 1:]

A7sus4 A

If you see me smile, don't think I'm acting strange

A7sus4 A

I got my just reward for all my pains

A7sus4 A

If you see me on the TV talking proud

A7sus4 A E/A Am7 D/A Am

Please understand if I don't talk too loud

[CHORUS:]

C E F Dm

Step around and dance a bit, polish up the dice

Am E F Am

Set 'em loose and let 'em roll, this is my advice

C E F Dm

Keep your mind a mystery, running hot 'n' cold

Am E F G A7sus4

She's more than money, she's 14 Karat Gold

[VERSE 2:]

If you wonder why I'm acting up this way

A7sus4 A

Gonna cash my chips, I'm leaving town today

A7sus4 A

I got more love than I could ever spend

A7sus4 A E/A Am7 D/A Am

So long, farewell, good-bye, this is the end

[CHORUS:]

C E F Dm

Step around and dance a bit and polish up the dice

Am E F Am

Set 'em loose and let 'em roll, be as cool as ice

C E F Dm

Keep your mind a mystery, running hot 'n' cold

Am E F G A7sus4 A A7sus4 A

She's more than money, she's 14 Karat Gold

[VERSE 3:]

A7sus4 A

If you get hit by the bug that bit on me

A7sus4 A

If you get caught with something soft and sweet

A7sus4 A

If you get found with something you can't waste

A7sus4 A E/A Am7 D/A Am

Then listen bud, let me give you a taste

[CHORUS:]

C E F Dm

Step around and dance a bit, polish up the dice

Am E F Am

Set 'em loose and let 'em roll, this is my advice

C E F Dm

Keep your mind a mystery, running hot 'n' cold

Am E F G Am

She's more than money, she's 14 Karat Gold, sold

[CHORUS:]

C E F Dm

Step around and dance a bit and polish up the dice

Am E F Am

Set 'em loose and let 'em roll, be as cool as ice

C E F Dm

Keep your mind a mystery, running hot 'n' cold

Am E F G

She's more than money, she's 14 Karat Gold

[OUTRO:] (## fade to end ##)

A7sus4 A A7sus4 A A7sus4 A A7sus4 A A7sus4 A

About 14 Karat Gold Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

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