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[Intro]
DFore!
[Verse One]
DStraight down the middle it went straCight down the middle
AThen it started to hook just a wAbee wee bit that's when my Acaddie lost sight oDf it
FThat little white pellet has neGbver been found to this dGay
DBut it went straight down the middle like they sCay
[Verse Two]
DWhack down the fairway it went smCack down the fairway
AThen it started to slice just a smidAbge offline it headed for Atwo then it bounced Doff nine
FMy caddie said as long as you're stGbill in the state you're GOK
DYes it went straight down the middle quite a wCay
{Verse Three}
FThe sun was never brighter the greens were neAbver greener
DAnd I was never keeAbner to play
DI heard it ping down the middle it went ziCng down the middle
AOh the life of a golfer is not Aball gloom there's always the lAies in the lockDer room
FAnd I'm in my glory when wraGbpped in a towel I can Gsay
DThat it went straight down the middle tCoday
{Short break]
D C
[Verse Four]
AOh the life of a golfer is not Aball gloom thAough they charge it for listening in the locker Droom
FAnd I'm in my glory when wraGbpped in a towel I can Gsay
DThat it went straight down the middle where it wouAbnd up is a riAddle
DBut it went straight down the middle faCr awsyC  G  C  

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Straight Down The Middle

by Bing Crosby

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Fore!

[Verse One]

D C

Straight down the middle it went straight down the middle

A Ab A D

Then it started to hook just a wee wee bit that's when my caddie lost sight of it

F Gb G

That little white pellet has never been found to this day

D C

But it went straight down the middle like they say

[Verse Two]

D C

Whack down the fairway it went smack down the fairway

A Ab A D

Then it started to slice just a smidge offline it headed for two then it bounced off nine

F Gb G

My caddie said as long as you're still in the state you're OK

D C

Yes it went straight down the middle quite a way

{Verse Three}

F Ab

The sun was never brighter the greens were never greener

D Ab

And I was never keener to play

D C

I heard it ping down the middle it went zing down the middle

A Ab A D

Oh the life of a golfer is not all gloom there's always the lies in the locker room

F Gb G

And I'm in my glory when wrapped in a towel I can say

D C

That it went straight down the middle today

{Short break]

D C

[Verse Four]

A Ab A D

Oh the life of a golfer is not all gloom though they charge it for listening in the locker room

F Gb G

And I'm in my glory when wrapped in a towel I can say

D Ab A

That it went straight down the middle where it wound up is a riddle

D C C G C

But it went straight down the middle far awsy

About Straight Down The Middle Chords by Bing Crosby

Learn how to play Straight Down The Middle by Bing Crosby with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Straight Down The Middle chords”, “Straight Down The Middle guitar chords”, or “Bing Crosby Straight Down The Middle 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 Straight Down The Middle chords and for experienced players who want accurate Straight Down The Middle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, A, Ab, F, Gb.

FAQ — Straight Down The Middle by Bing Crosby

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Is "Straight Down The Middle" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Straight Down The Middle" by Bing Crosby with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bing Crosby below.

What key is "Straight Down The Middle" in?

The chords for "Straight Down The Middle" show the original chord names (including D, C, A, Ab, F, Gb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.