Absentee
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Intro: D C G (2x) D
C G D C
Let's get married this Friday afternoon
G D C
With only the judge and me and you
G D C G D C
In this tiny hospital room
G D C
Just five years ago I was
G D C
In service to the lord up above
G D C
One look at her and I was done
G D C G Em
I don't regret the path I've come
Chorus 1:
C G D Em
Just let me cast absentee
C G D Em
'Cause I won't be here next week___
C G D Em
Yea, sure, I'm going to South Chicago___
C G D C
That for me, is easier to swallow, than this
Chorus 2:
G
I'm going now
D
I'm saying bye
C
No one knows
D G
What happens when
D
Love leaves your eyes
Instrumental: C G D C (3x)
G D C
Sunday came too soon
G D C
And I left you, what to do
G D C
Just put me down in the morning dew
G D C G Em
Just the ground and me and you
Chorus 1:
C G D Em
Let me cast absentee
C G D Em
'Cause I won't be here next week___
C G D Em
Sure, I'm going to South Chicago___
C G D C
That for me, is easier to swallow, than this
Chorus 2:
G
I'm going now
D
I'm saying bye
C
No one knows
D G
What happens when
D
Love leaves your eyes
Chorus 3:
C
I'm going now
D G
I'm gonna try
D
To find you in
C
Another life
G D
'Cause no one knows____
OUTRO: C G D C G D
How to play Absentee
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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.