Bad Larry
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Intro
G Em G Em
Am7 C Am7 C
G Em G Em
Am7 C Am7 C
[Verso 1]
G Em
There's a real bad Larry
G Em
From the screw-loose sanctuary
Am7 C
And out here there's no time for grievin'
Am7 C
Try to keep the surface even
G Em
And the floor gave me splinters
G Em
I'm a worm of many winters
Am7 C
When you hear the mourning doves a'cooin
Am7 C
Gotta keep the circus movin'
Em Bm C
'Til I lose my way or what to say
[Refrão]
G D C G
I don't know what they're tellin' you
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
Instrumental
G Em G Em
Am7 C Am7 C
[Verso 2]
G Em
Well, the lines, they get blurry
G Em
When there's no real need to hurry
Am7 C
I can't tell you last time I've eaten
Am7 C
Or how a bitter heart keeps beatin'
G Em
Leave the weeping to the willow
G Em
There's a little blood on my pillow
Am7 C
Well, that's how I mark my territory
Am7 C
You know the ending to this story
Em Bm C
Do I round the bend and find a friend?
[Refrão]
G D C G
I don't know what they're tellin' you
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
Instrumental
G Em G Em
Am7 C Am7 C
[Verso 3]
G Em
Once or twice you can hit me
G Em
You're the only one who's standing with me
Am7 C
Got no time for a world so hollow
Am7 C
Or those who fear tomorrow
G Em
Well, I better get on goin'
G Em
In Benson I can tell it's snowin'
Am7 C
When that pin pops your little bubble
Am7 C
See my face in every puddle
Em Bm C
Do I tuck my tail and give up the trail?
[Refrão]
G D C G
I don't know what they're tellin' you
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
G D Am7
I don't know what they're tellin' you
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
G D Am7
Little things are easy
G D Am7 G
I don't know what they're tellin' you
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
G D C G
Little things are easy to lose
How to play Bad Larry
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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.