Golden Ring Chords
by Eric Clapton
Golden Ring by Eric Clapton is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D, E and F#m. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A D A
He gave to you a golden ring;
E F#m D A
It made you happy, it made you sing.
D A
And I played for you on my guitar;
E F#m D A
It didn't last long, we didn't go far.
Chorus
D A
And though the times have changed,
E F#m
We're rearranged.
D A E A
Will the ties that bind remain the same?
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A D A
You came around after a while;
E F#m D A
Everyone said that I made you smile.
D A
It all went well, and suddenly then
E F#m D A
You heard that he would marry again.
Chorus
D A
And though the times have changed,
E F#m
We're rearranged.
D A E A
Will the ties that bind remain the same?
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A D A
Well I know that I have been here before;
E F#m D A
I've trod on your wings, I've opened the door.
D A
If I gave to you a golden ring
E F#m D A
Would I make you happy, would I make you sing?