Arnold Layne
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Bb Fm6 G F#
Arnold Layne had a strange hobby
F7 Bb Ab Eb F
collecting clothes moon shine washing line
Eb Db Bb
they suit him fine
Fm6 G F#
on the wall hung a tall mirror
F7 Bb Ab Eb F
distorted view see through baby blue
Eb
he dug it
Ab Eb Bb Db Ab Eb
Oh Arnold Layne it's not the same
Db Ab Eb F Ab Ab7
takes two to know two to know two to know
Eb Ab F Bb
why can't you see
(Bb) Bb
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Bb Fm6 G F#
now he's caught a nasty sort of person
F7 Bb Ab Eb F
they gave him time doors clang chain gang
Eb Db Bb Ab F Bb
he hates it Arnold Layne dont do it again
How to play Arnold Layne
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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.