Washington Lilacs Acoustic Chords

by Zach Bryan
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All of the chords have the ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string, so plant that finger and the song becomes very easy to play. Follow his video on youtube to get the timing and instrumental sections. Link to the acoustic version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFuwj7mE738.Was this info helpful?
Difficulty: beginner
Tuning: E A D G B E
Capo: no capo
Author jkretz98 [a] 66.
3 contributors total, last edit on Jan 16, 2025
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Chords

G
C
Em
D
Cadd9

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[Chords]
G   320030
C   x32030
Em  022030
D   xx0230
 
 
[Intro]
G  G  G  G
Cadd9  Cadd9  G  G
D  Cadd9  G  G
 
[Verse 1]
G
You look like you've been through hell
          Cadd9              G
Came back clean on the other side
G
Oh, I know I didn't treat you well
                         Cadd9   G
You'll be treated like a queen tonight
 
[Chorus]
   Em                 G                 Cadd9
So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you
  Em               G                Cadd9
I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you
   Em                   G            Cadd9
So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back
Em              G               Cadd9
You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs
 
[Instrumental]
G  G  G  G
Cadd9  Cadd9  G  G
D  Cadd9  G  G
 
[Verse 2]
G
I roll up with a killer in my hand
               Cadd9                   G
and I'll never claim to be better than I am
G
You look like a killer in that dress
              Cadd9             G
so I guess my aim is to be your man
 
[Chorus]
   Em                 G                 Cadd9
So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you
  Em               G                Cadd9
I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you
   Em                   G            Cadd9
So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back
Em               G              Cadd9
You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs
 
G
 
[Chorus]
   Em                 G                 Cadd9
So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you
  Em               G                Cadd9
I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you
   Em                   G            Cadd9
So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back
Em              G               Cadd9
You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs
 
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5 comments
braeden11lewi1
Capo on 1
+5
jscerttii
No capo on this one?
+5
ezilisch30
third line should be "lord knows I didn't treat you well" I think during the chorus there is a G chord at the ending part of each line. And the first line of verse 2 should be "I roll up with a killer in my hand"
+2