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The Bed You Made For Me
Highway 101
Commentary and Tips for Beginners
About the Original
Originally released by Highway 101, this song is a classic country ballad featuring simple chord progressions and a gentle, storytelling style. The original tempo is moderate, with a soft, even strum that supports the vocal melody.
Chord Progression and Transitions
The song uses mostly open chords: G, C, D, A, and occasionally F at the end. These are all beginner-friendly. Practice transitioning between G, C, and D, as they appear most often. Use the standard open shapes for each chord.
Strumming Pattern
Try a basic country strum: Down, down-up, up-down-up (D, D-U, U-D-U). Keep your strumming hand relaxed, and aim for a steady, gentle rhythm. For verses, you can lighten your strumming for a softer effect, then play a bit louder in the chorus to add dynamics.
Techniques and Tips
Pay attention to the chord changes at the end of each line, especially moving from G to D or C. Practice the quick switch between C and D in the outro. For the A chord, keep your fingers close to the fretboard for smoother changes. If the F chord is difficult at the end, you can substitute it with an easier version or just stick with C and G.
Summary
Focus on smooth chord transitions, keep your strumming relaxed, and listen to the original for guidance on timing and dynamics. With practice, this song can be very rewarding for beginners.
Intro
G G C D G
Verse 1G Darling were you listenin', when IC called you late lastG night.
Or did theC sleep get in yourG eyes, did itA blind me, from yourD sight?
OrG was she lying with you, was itC hard for you toG speak?
And did youC tell her she wasG sleepin' in theD bed you made forG me?
ChorusAnd did you tell her she was sleepin' in theC bed you made forG me?
Did sheD like my satin sheets, and didC you sing her toD sleep?
And myG pillow that she slept on did itC bring her sweetG dreams?
Did youC tell her she wasG sleepin', in theD bed you made forG me?
Verse 2TheG pillow that you made for me it wasC soft with featherG down.
And theC headboard it came from anG old house, that was 'A bout to be tornD down.
And theG songs you always sang to me,C ohhh as I fallG asleep.
Did theyC sound the same toG her, in theD bed you made forG me?
ChorusAnd did you tell her she was sleepin' in theC bed you made forG me?
Did sheD like my satin sheets, and didC you sing her toD sleep?
And myG pillow that she slept on did itC bring her sweetG dreams?
Did youC tell her she wasG sleepin', in theD bed you made forG me?
InstrumentalC G D G
Verse 3Now you canG take my old pillow, andC throw it out theG door.
You canC buy anotherG bed, you canA find, another headD board.
CauseG I ain't gonna lie beneath thoseC satin sheets youG tore.
TheC bed you made forG me, it isn'tD mine, anyG more.
ChorusAnd did you tell her she was sleepin' in theC bed you made forG me?
Did sheD like my satin sheets, and didC you sing her toD sleep?
And myG pillow that she slept on did itC bring her sweetG dreams?
Did youC tell her she wasG sleepin', in theD bed you made forG me?
OutroDid youC tell her she wasG sleepin', in theD bed you made forC me-F ee-C ee-G ee.
G C D G