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Ballad In 4/4 chords by
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
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I was in love with a married girl
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For seven years out of eight
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We carried on in secrecy
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In shadows I would wait
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I learned to love
Verse 2
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with her other life
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I wouldn't let it break us down
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'Cause she said what she
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did behind my back
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Was unimportant when I was around.
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One night when the
Verse 3
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leaves had turned to gold
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I sold my love for change
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I met a younger single girl
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And the balance got rearranged
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Verse 4
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Maybe it helped me to feel
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less vulnerable
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Maybe it was just a seven year itch
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And I got a job with more
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money but I
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Lost the very thing that made me rich
Verse 5
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Months went by without incident
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'Though I was living a life of lies
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Calculated to protect the innocent
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But when I saw her she would cry
Verse 6
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She begged me to tell her
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it was all over now
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She cried for me to set her free
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But I had to hold on to everything
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Couldn't bear to let
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her forget about me
Verse 7
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Oh well the rain was falling down
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And so she went away
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And I was buoyed up by
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the praise of sycophants
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And the false security of the
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take home pay
Verse 8
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Maybe she wrote just to see
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if I loved her still
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Maybe she wrote just to say goodbye
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But I never saw the words she wrote
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Only the tears that were in my eyes
Verse 9
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One day when the leaves are green again
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Maybe she'll let me in
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We'll sit and talk about everything
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Just like we were old friends
Verse 10
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But I couldn't ever get used to it
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No I wouldn't let it break us down
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'Cause I know what I
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did behind her back
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Was unimportant when
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she was around
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Unimportant when she
Verse 11
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was around
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Unimportant when she was around.
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Ballad In 4/4?

The original key of Ballad In 4/4 by The Dream Academy is D major.

What are the main chords for Ballad In 4/4?

The primary chords used in Ballad In 4/4 are D, A, Em, G.

Do I need a capo to play Ballad In 4/4?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Ballad In 4/4 beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, Em, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Ballad In 4/4?

The tempo of Ballad In 4/4 is approximately 115 beats per minute.

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You can easily change the key of Ballad In 4/4 using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ballad In 4/4. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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