15 Minutes
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Intro: D Dsus4 D G D G
[Verso 1]
D
Hey there, mama, how you been?
Dsus4 D
Thought I'd call and check on in
G
See how things are goin' back at home
D
Tell me, how's your garden doin'?
Dsus4
I'm sure the daffodils are bloomin'
D G
And what you got for supper on the stove?
G
It sounds like you're doin' fine
Asus4
Me, I'm gettin' by
[Refrão]
G D
There's a chain gang waitin' in a long line to use this phone
G Asus4
Same old view, cinder block room, same old jumpsuit on
Bm Asus4 G
Just tryin' to make the best of the rest of this life sentence
Asus4 D Dsus4 D G
But enough about me, I only get fifteen minutes
[Verso 2]
D
Not dwellin' on it makes it better
Dsus4
What books you readin' How's the weather?
D G
Think dad'll ever talk to me again?
D
Does he still drink beer with his buddies?
Dsus4
Are you still teachin' Bible study?
D G
Does Jesus really forgive all my sins?
G
Well, all kinds of things cross my mind
A
With all this doin' time
Chorus
G D
And a chain gang waitin' in a long line to use this phone
G Asus4
Same old view, cinder block room, same old jumpsuit on
Bm Asus4 G
I'm just tryin' to make the best of the rest of this life sentence
Asus4 D Dsus4 D G
But enough about me, I only get fifteen minutes
[Ponte]
G A
The warden's in here tappin' on his watch
G A
I love you, mom, but I gotta go, I got
[Refrão]
G D
A chain gang waitin' in a long line to use this phone
G Asus4
Same old view, cinder block room, same old jumpsuit on
Bm Asus4 G
Just tryin' to make the best of the rest of this life sentence
Asus4 D Dsus4 D Gsus2
But enough about me, I only get fifteen minutes
How to play 15 Minutes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.