This is without doubt one of the best country rock songs ever written and
always gets unexpected praise when I play this song live. I prefer using the
capo on the 3rd fret as this makes the chord progression closer to the vocals (mine at least).
(capo 3rd)
Intro D / / F#m / / Am / / B7 / / D
D F#m Am B
You may be, sweet and nice, but that won't keep you warm at night
Em Em(+Maj7) Em7 A
Cuz I'm the one, who showed you how, to do the things you're doing now
D F#m Am B7
He may feel, all your charms, he may hold you in his arms
Em A7 Em A7 D
But I'm the one, who let you in, I was right beside you then
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/g/gram-parsons/131911.html ]
G Gm D Bm
Once upon a time, you let me feel you deep inside
E E7 G A
and nobody knew, nobody saw, do you remember the way you cried
D F#m
I'm your toy, I'm your ol' boy
Am B7 Em
And I don't want no one but you to love me
A Em A D
No, I wouldn't lie, you know I'm not that kind of guy
Solo!
G Gm D Bm
Once upon a time, you let me feel you deep inside
E E7 G A
and nobody knew, nobody saw, do you remember the way you cried
D F#m
I'm your toy, I'm your ol' boy
Am B7 Em
And I don't want no one but you to love me
A Em A D
No, I wouldn't lie, you know I'm not that kind of guy