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Where I Ought To Be:Skeeter Davis.
#9 on BB Hot Country on RCA
Records in 1962.
INTRO:  A   C  A  
#1.
AI got your wedding invitationC.A  
AI'm surprised you thought of EmeG.E  
But I Bmdon't believe your EweddingG,E  
Eis just where I ought to Abe.D  A  
#2.
AFor you put your arms around her,Am  A  
Akiss her lips so tenderEly.G  E  
As she's Bmstanding there beEside youG,E  
Ethat's just Dbmwhere I ought to Abe.D  A  
CHORUS:
ALike a fool I introDduced you.
I said, baby, meet my Afriend.
Never thought I could Dlose you.
But I lost you there and Ethen.
#3.
I took the Adiamond ring you gave me.C  A  
AThrew it way out in the Esea.G  E  
And I Bmhad an awful Efeeling.G.E  
Ethat's just where I ought to Abe.D  A  
BRIDGE:
GbmDa-da-Ada-da-da-da-dee-dum..C  A  
ADa-da-da-da-da-da-Edum.G.E  
EDa-da-da-da-da-da-dee-dum.G.E  
EDa-da-dee-da-dee-da-Adum.D.A  
CHORUS:
ALike a fool I introDduced you.
I said, baby, meet my Afriend.
Never thought I could Dlose you.
But I lost you there and Ethen.
#4.
I took the Adiamond ring you gave me.C  A  
AThrew it way out in the Esea.G  E  
And I Bmhad an awful Efeeling.G.E  
Ethat's just where I ought to Abe.D  A  
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

Skeeter Davis was an American country music singer and songwriter who rose to stardom as a solo vocalist in the late 1950s, influencing many artists who followed. She was known for her crossover pop music songs. This song, "Where I Ought To Be," showcases her distinct style. It plays like a heartfelt reflection on belonging and the pull of a true home.

AI-written from these sources:Skeeter Davis — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Where I Ought To Be

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Gbm

Where I Ought To Be:Skeeter Davis.

#9 on BB Hot Country on RCA

Records in 1962.

A C A

INTRO:

#1.

A C A

I got your wedding invitation.

A E G E

I'm surprised you thought of me.

Bm E G E

But I don't believe your wedding,

E A D A

is just where I ought to be.

#2.

A Am A

For you put your arms around her,

A E G E

kiss her lips so tenderly.

Bm E G E

As she's standing there beside you,

E Dbm A D A

that's just where I ought to be.

CHORUS:

A D

Like a fool I introduced you.

I said, baby, meet my friend.

Never thought I could lose you.

But I lost you there and then.

#3.

A C A

I took the diamond ring you gave me.

A E G E

Threw it way out in the sea.

Bm E G E

And I had an awful feeling..

E A D A

that's just where I ought to be.

BRIDGE:

Gbm A C A

Da-da-da-da-da-da-dee-dum..

A E G E

Da-da-da-da-da-da-dum..

E G E

Da-da-da-da-da-da-dee-dum..

E A D A

Da-da-dee-da-dee-da-dum..

CHORUS:

A D

Like a fool I introduced you.

I said, baby, meet my friend.

Never thought I could lose you.

But I lost you there and then.

#4.

A C A

I took the diamond ring you gave me.

A E G E

Threw it way out in the sea.

Bm E G E

And I had an awful feeling..

E A D A

that's just where I ought to be.

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Where I Ought To Be Chords by Skeeter Davis

Learn how to play Where I Ought To Be by Skeeter Davis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Where I Ought To Be chords”, “Where I Ought To Be guitar chords”, or “Skeeter Davis Where I Ought To Be 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 Where I Ought To Be chords and for experienced players who want accurate Where I Ought To Be lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, E, G, Bm, D.

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