Arnold Layne
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Ab A Ab A G F# F
Arnold Layne had a strange hobby.
E A G D E
Collecting clothes, moonshine washing line.
D C A
They suit him fine.
Ab A Ab A G F# F
On the wall hung a tall mirror.
E A G D E
Distorted view, see-through baby blue.
D C
He dug it.
G D A C G D C G D
Oh, Arnold Layne, it\'s not the same, takes two to know.
E G A
Two to know, two to know, two to know.
D D G G E E A
Why can\'t you see?
Ab A Ab A Ab A
Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne, Arnold Layne!
(organ solo, guitar plays A)
Ab A Ab A G F# F
Now he\'s caught, a nasty sort of person.
E A G D E
They gave him time, doors bang, chain gang.
D C
He hates it!
G D A C G D C G D
Oh, Arnold Layne, it\'s not the same, takes two to know.
E G A
Two to know, two to know, two to know.
D D G G E E A
Why can\'t you see?
Ab A Ab A Ab A
Arnold Layne Arnold Layne Arnold Layne
A G E A
Arnold Layne don\'t do it again!
How to play Arnold Layne
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.