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The Makins Of A Song

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The Makin’s Of A Song
CAPO: 1st Fret
(Waylon):
A
Before you pack your suitcase call your mama
A
Up till now she's taught you all you need to know
E
Think of me as kinda like your daddy
                                  A
Teaching you the ol' rules of the road
(Willie):
A
You won't be no superstar tomorrow
A
You've gotta take the time to pay your dues
E
When you start to feel at home out on the highway
                                       A
You're damn sure qualified to sing the blues
[CHORUS]
        D                               A
Waylon: Always send the big guy for the money
        D                                  A
Willie: Don't give 'em no excuse to do you wrong
        D                                   A
Waylon: Even when you lose you're still the winner
        E                                    A
Willie: At least you've got the makin's of a song
(Willie):
A
Don't compromise your feelings when they matter
A
They'll come back to haunt you, don't you know?
(Waylon):
E
The songs you sing today you'll sing tomorrow
                                       A
If you don't give up the music for the show
[CHORUS]
        D                               A
Waylon: Always send the big guy for the money
        D                                  A
Willie: Don't give 'em no excuse to do you wrong
        D                                   A
Waylon: Even when you lose you're still the winner
        E                                    A
Willie: At least you've got the makin's of a song
      E                                    A
Both: At least you've got the makin's of a song

The Makins Of A Song chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Makins Of A Song by Willie Nelson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The Makin’s Of A Song
CAPO: 1st Fret
(Waylon):
(Willie):
[CHORUS]
(Willie):
(Waylon):
[CHORUS]

The Makins Of A Song Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play The Makins Of A Song by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Makins Of A Song chords”, “The Makins Of A Song guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson The Makins Of A Song 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 The Makins Of A Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Makins Of A Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D.

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