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For A Little While (102) chords by
Carl Perkins
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Key: D minor•
Verse 1
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Like a restless wind,
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Am
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F#
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2

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A
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she's gone again for a little while
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Dm
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But she'll be back, I know,
G
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for these arms to hold for a little while
Dm
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Gm
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Until you do heartache for me,
F#dim
F#dim
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I know will be the style
Am
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Oh yeah, I'm a lucky man
C
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F
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Yes, I held her hand for a little while
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Dm
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For a little while I held
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her in my arms
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D
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But then, for a little while, we loved
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But now she's gone again
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Just like the wise men say
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Am
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There'll come a day
D
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when she'll be true
A
A

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So I'll just wait around
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This lonesome town, until you do
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Though all my friends may never see
F#dim
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That old father, your smile, oh no
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Oh, I'm a lucky man
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I held your hand for a little while
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Oh, yeah, I'm a lucky man
C
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Yes, I held her hand for a little
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • C

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • Dm

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • F#dim

    4

  • D

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of For A Little While (102) by Carl Perkins is D minor.

The primary chords used in For A Little While (102) are Dm, F, C, B, D, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, F, C, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of For A Little While (102) is approximately 87 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of For A Little While (102) 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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