A Serenade For Katy
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[Verso 1]
Bb Dm
How your breath was blind when you climbed into the water
F C
and you swear you saw your dead mother's face
Bb Dm
she looked right back at you and didn't even smile
F C
neither offering you acknowledgement or praise
[Verso 2]
Bb Dm
and I don't know the outcome
F
but I am sure it won't be good
C
how could it be when it never is
Bb Dm
your little prince could be promoted
F
and you wouldn't even notice
C
but I can tell you this
[Refrão]
Bb Dm
I don't want to hear your reasons
F C
I have no interest in your plans
Bb Dm
this thing of ours that you are leaving
F C
I will see through till the end.
[Verso 3]
Bb
Count the cigarette butts on the doorstep
Dm
the poems unread on the chair
F
the portraits you glare at and no one to dance with
C
a closet of clothes you don't wear
Bb
but I'd be caught dead in your skin
Dm
I'd offer you wagers I know I can't win
F
while I know you're too wise to be ever convinced
C
I love you I love you I swear
[Refrão]
Bb Dm
I don't want to hear your reasons
F C
I have no interest in your plans
Bb Dm
this thing of ours that you are leaving
F C
I will see through till the end.
[Verso 4]
Bb Dm
Now don't act all embarrassed or say that you're sorry
F C
save your thin moral stance
Bb Dm
act like some parrot and go and join the army
F C
fuck it, go and join the army with them
whoa oh oh
Insturmental
Bm Dm F C
[Ponte]
Bb Dm
if it be my lot to be used and forgot, I accept I accept I accept
F C
if it be my lot to be bled then forgot, I accept I accept I accept
Outro
Bb Dm
I don't want to hear your reasons
F C
I have no interest in your plans
How to play A Serenade For Katy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.