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Paul Kelly And The Messengers
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Verse 1
D
D

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Oh, I don't know why she's
G
G

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leavin' or where she's gonna go
D
D

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G
G

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I guess she's got her reasons

but I just don't wanna know
A
A

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But I'll never get used to not
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G

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livin' next door to
D
D

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A
A

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Dallas
D
D

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Sally called when she got the word
G
G

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And she said I suppose
A
A

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you've heard

About
D
D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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When I rushed to the window,

and I looked out the side
G
G

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And I could hardly believe my eyes
A
A

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As the big limousine rolled up into
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D

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A
A

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Alice's drive
D
D

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Oh, I don't know where she's

leaving or where she's gonna go
G
G

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I guess she's got her reasons,

but I just don't wanna know
A
A

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Cause for 24 years I've

been living next door to
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D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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24 years just waiting for a chance
G
G

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To tell her how I feel and maybe

get a second glance
A
A

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But I'll never get used to
G
G

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not living next door to
D
D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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We grew up together, two kids in the park
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G

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A
A

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With carved ornitials deep in the bark

Me and
D
D

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A

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Alice
D
D

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Now she walks through the door

With her head held high
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G

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Just for a moment

I caught her eye
A
A

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As the big limousine

Pulled slowly

Out of
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D

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A
A

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Alice's drive
D
D

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Oh, I don't know why she left

Or where she's gonna go
G
G

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I guess she's got her reasons

But I just don't wanna know
A
A

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Cause for 24 years I've

been living next door to
D
D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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24 years just waiting for a chance
G
G

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To tell her how I feel and maybe

get a second glance
A
A

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But I'll never get used to not
G
G

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living next door to
D
D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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Sally called back and asked how I felt
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G

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A
A

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She said I know how to help

Get over
D
D

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A
A

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Alice

She said, no,
D
D

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Alice is gone, but I'm still here
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G

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You know I've been waiting for 24 years
A
A

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And the big limousine disappeared
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D

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Oh, I don't know why she's

leaving or where she's gonna go
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G

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I guess she's got her reasons,

but I just don't wanna know
A
A

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Cause for 24 years I've

been living next door to
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D

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A
A

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Alice
D
D

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24 years just waiting for a chance
G
G

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To tell her how I feel and maybe

get a second glance
A
A

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But I'll never get used to not
G
G

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living next door to
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D

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Alice
G
G

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A
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No, I'll never get used to
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not living next door to

Alice
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of special treatment by Paul Kelly and the Messengers is E major.

The primary chords used in special treatment are E, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of special treatment is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of special treatment 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 special treatment. 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 Paul Kelly and the Messengers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add special treatment to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for special treatment by Paul Kelly and the Messengers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.