Alabama Rain
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[Intro ]
E
[Verso 1]
A
Well, I dont think about it
E
Except when Im drinking
B7
Lately Ive been drinking
E
Every night and every day
A
I can feel the pressure dropping
E A
Right down on my shoulder
E
It aint blowin over
B7 E
Till it washes me away
[Refrão]
A
Its comin down
E
Like a nine-pound hammer
B7
Like a Georgia pine
E
In a hurricane
A
Aint a damn thing I can do
E A
Oh, to stop it
E B7
Cause its coming down on me
E
Like Alabama rain
[Verso 2]
A
Theres no way to outrun
E
Believe me, Ive tried it
B7
Theres no place to hide me
E
Her memory blows through time
A
And I cant escape it
E
So Ill just hunker down and take it
A E
Open up another bottle
B7 E
Turn it up and write it down
[Refrão]
A
Its comin down
E
Like a nine-pound hammer
B7
Like a Georgia pine
E
In a hurricane
A
Aint a damn thing I can do
E A
Oh, to stop it
E B7
Cause its coming down on me
E
Like Alabama rain
{Instrumental Break}
A E A E B7 E
{Out-Chorus}
A
Its comin down
E
Like a nine-pound hammer
B7
Like a Georgia pine
E
In a hurricane
A
Aint a damn thing I can do
E A
Oh, to stop it
E B7
Cause its coming down on me
E A
Like Alabama rain
E B7
Cause its coming down on me
E
Like Alabama rain
How to play Alabama Rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.