Australian Heat
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G Em G Em G Em G Em
Well my phone gave a tingle ?bout a half past four, I was lying kinda naked on the bathroom floor
G Em G Em G Em G Em
A girl?s voice breathing deep says I?ve been watching you, from my 5th floor kitchen window got an unobstructed view
C Am C Am G Em G Em
She says, you know Dave, ain?t you a trifle indiscreet, what?s your explanation, I says, Australian Heat
D C G {hold}
And it?ll penetrate your body, from your nose down to your feet, there?s just no escaping this Australian Heat
G Em G Em G Em G Em
I?m cruising up Nepean Highway about three a.m., well the bee became a duddeck and the duddeck became phlegm
G Em G Em G Em G Em
Cruising in the cool breeze looking for a place to spit, tried to squeeze it out my window, but I knew it wouldn?t fit
C Am C Am G Em G Em
This car pulls up beside, police whatcha doing on the street, well I?m trying to get away from this confounded heat
D C G {hold}
And it?ll penetrate your body, from your nose down to your feet, there?s just no escaping this Australian Heat
G Em G Em G Em G Em
My wiper drags a moth with a suicidal thud, and Mortein kinda smashed that mozzie pipeline to my blood
G Em G Em G Em G Em
I try to read a Playboy but my eyes are just too sore, I keep a-thinking ?bout that penthouse on the 5th floor
C Am C Am G Em G Em
I get up in the middle of the night, maybe I get a bite to eat, I can?t help always thinking ?bout, rubbing up my meat
D C G {hold}
And it?ll penetrate your body from your nose down to your feet, there?s just no escaping this Australian Heat
Tabbed by Danny Lloyd
How to play Australian Heat
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.