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Tuning: Standard (Capo 2nd Fret)
[Intro]
D   G   A7   D
D   G   A7   D
[Verse 1]
All the snow has turned to Gwater,A7  
Christmas days have come and Dgone.
Broken toys and Gfaded colours A7are all that's left to linger Don.
I hate graveyards and old Gpawn shops,A7  
For they always bring me Dtears.
I can't forgive the way they Grobbed me of my A7childhood souveDnirs.
[Chorus]
A7Memories, they can't be Dboughten.
A7They can't be won at carnivals for Dfree.
A7Well, it took me years to Dget those souvenirs,
And I Gdon't know how they slipped away from A7me.
[Verse 2]
BrDoken hearts and dirty wGindowsA7  
Make life difficult to Dsee.
That's why last night and this GmorningA7  
Always look the same to Dme.
And I hate reading old love Gletters A7  
For they always bring me Dtears.
I can't forget the way they Grobbed me,A7  
Of my sweetheart's souveDnirs.
[Chorus]
A7Memories, they can't be Dboughten.
A7They can't be won at carnivals for Dfree.
A7Well, it took me years to Dget those souvenirs,
And I Gdon't know how they slipped away from A7me.
[Outro]
D   G   A7   D

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The story behind the song

John Prine was known for his blend of humorous lyrics with social commentary, alongside sweet songs and melancholy ballads. He learned guitar at 14 and began writing and singing songs as a hobby before his career took off. "Souvenirs" appears on his 1972 release, Diamonds in the Rough. It plays like a poignant reflection on the remnants of past experiences, holding onto memories like cherished keepsakes.

AI-written from these sources:Souvenirs (song) — Wikipedia ↗John Prine — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Souvenirs

by John Prine

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Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Standard (Capo 2nd Fret)

[Intro]

D G A7 D

[Verse 1]

G A7

All the snow has turned to water,

Christmas days have come and gone.

G A7 D

Broken toys and faded colours are all that's left to linger on.

G A7

I hate graveyards and old pawn shops,

For they always bring me tears.

G A7 D

I can't forgive the way they robbed me of my childhood souvenirs.

[Chorus]

A7 D

Memories, they can't be boughten.

A7 D

They can't be won at carnivals for free.

A7 D

Well, it took me years to get those souvenirs,

G A7

And I don't know how they slipped away from me.

[Verse 2]

D G A7

Broken hearts and dirty windows

Make life difficult to see.

G A7

That's why last night and this morning

Always look the same to me.

G A7

And I hate reading old love letters

For they always bring me tears.

G A7

I can't forget the way they robbed me,

Of my sweetheart's souvenirs.

[Chorus]

A7 D

Memories, they can't be boughten.

A7 D

They can't be won at carnivals for free.

A7 D

Well, it took me years to get those souvenirs,

G A7

And I don't know how they slipped away from me.

[Outro]

D G A7 D

About Souvenirs Chords by John Prine

Learn how to play Souvenirs by John Prine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Souvenirs chords”, “Souvenirs guitar chords”, or “John Prine Souvenirs 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 Souvenirs chords and for experienced players who want accurate Souvenirs lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A7.

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