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J.J. Cale - Former Me Chords

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Former Me Chords

(ver. 1)
J.J. Cale

Tuning: standard, NO capo

Chords used:
Bm:  x.2.4.4.3.2
F#:  2.4.4.3.2.2
A:   x.0.2.2.2.0 (or 5.7.7.6.5.5)
G:   3.2.0.0.3.3 (or 3.5.5.4.3.3)
 
Intro: Bm F# x8

Verse:  
Bm       F#             Bm     F#
  Yes, I used to know a fellow
Bm       F#         Bm      F#
  He was lighter on his feet
Bm        F#         Bm      F#
  Just as quick as a sparrow
Bm     A      Bm 
 That was the former me

Verse:
Since I been here for so long now
Now I think that I can see
Acquaint myself with that fellow
Who was the former me

Chorus:
G      A              Bm
 Those days have been lost in my mind
G        A            Bm
 A fancy man, I won't deny
G       A              Bm
 When I think about it nowadays
A      G               F#
 Can't recall it for a while

Verse:
It's a truth I could not see
Not till later did I recognize the guy
It was the former me

Break: 
Bm F# x6
Bm A Bm

Chorus:
Those days have been 'bossed in my mind
Fancy man, I won't deny
When I think about it nowadays
Can't recall it for a while

Verse:
Since I been here for so long now
Now I think that I can see
Acquaint myself with that fellow
Who was the former me

Ending:
Bm F# x6
Bm A Bm
G A Bm x3
            
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