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The Cold Hard Facts of Life chords by
Porter Wagoner
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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G
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C
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Verse 1
C
C

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I got back in town a

day before I'd planned to
G
G

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I smiled and said, I'll sure surprise my wife
F
F

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I don't think I'll phone,
C
C

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I'll just head on home
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For I didn't know the cold hard facts of life
Verse 2
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C

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I passed a little wine store on the corner
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I pictured pink champagne by candle light
F
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I stopped the car right then
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C

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got out and hurried in
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My mind not on the cold hard facts of life
Verse 3
F
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A stranger stood there
C
C

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laughing by the counter
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He said, "I'll take two
C
C

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bottles of your best"
F
F

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Her husband's out of town
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and there's a party
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He winked as if to say you know the rest
Verse 4
C
C

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I left the store two steps

behind the stranger
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From there to my house,
C
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his car stayed in sight
F
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But it wasn't till he turned
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into my drive that I learned
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C
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I was witnessing the cold hard facts of life
Verse 5
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I drove around the block till I was dizzy
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Each time the noise came
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louder from within
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And then I saw our bottle
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there be_ side me

And I drank a fifth of courage
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and walked in
Verse 6
C
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Lord, you should've seen

their frantic faces
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They screamed and cried,
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C

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please put away that knife
F
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I guess I'll go to hell or
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I'll rot here in this cell

But who taught who the
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C
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cold hard facts of life
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Who taught who the cold hard facts of life

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  • F

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Cold Hard Facts of Life?

The original key of The Cold Hard Facts of Life by Porter Wagoner is C major.

What are the main chords for The Cold Hard Facts of Life?

The primary chords used in The Cold Hard Facts of Life are C, G, F.

Do I need a capo to play The Cold Hard Facts of Life?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Cold Hard Facts of Life beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Cold Hard Facts of Life?

The tempo of The Cold Hard Facts of Life is approximately 133 beats per minute.

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