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Ivory Joe Hunter
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
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A
A

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Verse 1
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D

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F
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I was only playing,
D
D

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F
F

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D

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Bm
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F
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now I'm so in love with you,
E
E

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D
D

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now tell me darling,
F
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Bm
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D

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just what we should do.
F
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I know it's the real thing,
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D

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F

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D

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Bm
Bm
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even though when you're not near,
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D

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F
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D

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F#
F#
2

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Bm
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2

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D
D

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I long for you

and wish that you were here.

So this time I'm not playing,
Em
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D

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my playing days are through,
F
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Bm
Bm
2

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my heart has made its decision,
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It tells me it's you, only you
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I was only playing,
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D

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Bm
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2

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F
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Bm
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2

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I swear, by stars above
D
D

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I'm not playing now.
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D

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F#m
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B
B
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I'm sure I've fallen in love.
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D

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Bb
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Ebm
Ebm
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D

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F#
F#
2

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Bm
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Ebm
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So this time I'm not playing
Ebm
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D

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My playing days are through
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My heart has made its decision,
Bm
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A
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it tells me it's you, only you.
F
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I was only playing,
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now I swell by stars above.
Ebm
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I'm not playin' now,
D
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I'm sure I've fallen in love.
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D

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • F

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • Em

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bb

  • Ebm

    6

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Was Only Playing by Ivory Joe Hunter is Eb major.

The primary chords used in I Was Only Playing are Eb, Bb, Gb, Cm, F, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Gb, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I Was Only Playing is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I Was Only Playing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I Was Only Playing. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ivory Joe Hunter.

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