Atlanta
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Intro:
Bm
Bm
I am a bumble bee buzzing around in the hive
Bm
I need some company, I am barely alive
A Em Bm
I am a crooked stack of bones
A Em Bm
I was born this way and I will die alone
A Em Bm A G Bm
The snow-covered mountain, the murder, the wedding gown
A G Bm G
Were useful to me only as new words to write down
G A
New words to write down.
D A
But in Atlanta in the shimmering rain
G A
I was struck by a vision of your face again
D A
The water running down the drain
G Bm
These are the days that will drive me insane
Bm
There is so much pain outside these walls
Bm
Our parents are in hospital, our siblings are at war
A Em Bm
No amount of tears could clean out my eyes
A Em Bm
I am drinking my way back down to the floor
A Em Bm A G Bm
The wide Mississippi, the whisky, the Christian town
A G Bm G
Were useful to me only as new words to write down
G A
New words to write down
D A
But in Atlanta in the shimmering rain
G A
I was struck by a vision of your face again
D A
The water running down the drain
G Bm
These are the days that will drive me insane
(solo)
(A) D A
But in Atlanta in the shimmering rain
G A
I was struck by a vision of your face again
D A
The water running down the drain
G Bm
These are the days that will drive me insane
(A) D A
Atlanta in the shimmering rain
G A
I was struck by a vision of your face again
D A
The water running down the drain
G Bm
These are the days that will drive me insane
Bm
End
How to play Atlanta
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.