Abbott
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Intro
D - C - G - D - C - G
[Verso 1]
D C G
The water was cold as we plunged in deep
D C G
Covered my head, it covered my feet
D C G
My heart was racin’ as we floated down toward the falls
D C G
With the waves crashin’ over me, they were crashin’ tall
D C G
Walkin’ by the roadside, lookin’ for the road sign to you
D C G
Trailin’ through the mountains, tryin’ to find what to do
D C G
Lookin’ for the right place to be, the right person too
D C G
Searchin’ for a home where I’m goin’, where I’ve been
G
Plunge me deeper
C
I’m divin’ in
G
Keep me under
C
Wash me from this sin
Em
I’ll reap what’ comin’
C
And I’ll reap what’s sown
C
Well I’ll keep comin’ back
D G
And I’ll keep walkin’ back to my home
(INST)
D - C - G - D - C - G
[Verso 2]
D C G
The moon shone bright that night at the dock on the lake
D C G
Me and my friends with three hours ‘til we wake
D C G
Once again we plunged deep in over our heads
D C G
Sayin’ every good word there is to be said
D C G
The hills they ran steep and you were ridin’ ‘em quick
D C G
Cartwheel on the asphalt and your head was bleedin’ thick
D C G
It was real nice to meet ya this weekend too bad I gotta go
D C G
I’ll see ya on the next month when I’m floatin’ into town
G
Plunge me deeper
C
I’m divin’ in
G
Keep me under
C
Wash me from this sin
Em
I’ll reap what’ comin’
C
And I’ll reap what’s sown
C
Well I’ll keep comin’ back
D G
And I’ll keep walkin’ back to my home
Outro
C D G
My brothers and sisters are callin’ me home
How to play Abbott
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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.