Alexander
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Intro: C E F G (2x)
verse 1
C E
Getting high at a quarter to nine
F G
And you throwing all your favourite lines
C E
And that red-head said he's living with you
F G
And he copies everything you do...
C E
And you throw your California smile
F G
And you warn me this could take a while
C E
So while you think of something to do
F G
I'm thinking I could stick with you
C E
Cause you're great Alexander, you're great Alexander
F G
You've made up a name for yourself
C E
Cause you're great Alexander, The Great Alexander
F G
You've made up a name for yourself
Interlude
F G
verse 2
C E
In a town at the edge of the Nile
F G
I can see that California smile
C E
There's a boat with your name on the side
F G
And it waits for the turn of the tide
C E
In between your Casino and mine
F G
I can see that there's a delicate line
C E
And I can't tell our voices apart
F G
And I can't tell your life from art
C E
You're a ghost Alexander, at most Alexander
F G
You've made up a name for yourself
C E
Cause you're great Alexander, The Great Alexander
F G
You're still sitting there on the shelf...
Instrumental
C E F G
Am E F G
C E F G
Am E F G
C
Cause you threw me California
E
The Great California
F G
Ring me when you've had enough of California
C
You're a ghost Alexander
E
The Great Alexander
F G
You've made up a name for yourself, Alexander
C
The first Alexander
E F G
The Great, Alexander, the Great's, the only man that you hate, Alexander
C
You threw me California
E F G
I can't beat Alexander, the Great's, the only man that you hate
How to play Alexander
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.