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The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) original guitar chords by
George Jones
George Jones
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1985Country534 views
Key: D major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I stopped off at the Quicksack
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for some beer and cigarettes
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The old man took my money
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as he stared at my Corvette
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He said, "I had one just like her, son,
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a 1963
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'Til the man down at the bank
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took her from me"
Chorus 1

Oh, she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol

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She was the fastest thing around
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Long and lean, every young man's dream
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A

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She turned every head in town
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She was built and fun to handle, son
D7
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I'm glad that you dropped in
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She reminds me of the one I loved back then
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Then, I handed him my keys
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and said, "Here, take her for a spin"
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The old man scratched his head
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and then he looked at me and grinned
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He said son, "You just don't understand,
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it ain't the car I want
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It's the brunette in your 'Vette
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that turns me on"
Chorus 2

(I had one that was)

hotter than a two-dollar pistol

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She was the fastest thing around
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Long and lean, every young man's dream
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She turned every head in town
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She was built and fun to handle, son
D7
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I'm glad that you dropped in
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She reminds me of the one I loved back then
Chorus 3

Lord, she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol

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She was the fastest thing around
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Long and lean, every young man's dream
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She turned every head in town
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She was built and fun to handle, son
D7
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I'm glad that you dropped in
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She reminds me of the one I loved back then

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She reminds me of the one I loved back then

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords
  • G

  • D

  • A

  • D7

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) by George Jones is D major.

The primary chords used in The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) are G, D, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) is approximately 160 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) 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 The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song). 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 George Jones.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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