Barfly
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Intro
G Em Bm
G Em Bm
[Verso 1]
G Em Bm
What can I do if you won't help me out?
G C
Spend the night alone at the bar
G Em Bm
Give you half of a real conversation if I
G C
Just didn't have to try so hard
[Refrão]
Bm C
They live a life of great renown
Bm C
Doesn't everyone you see
Bm C
Does it seem like it's getting crowded
A7 D7
Out there or is it just me?
[Verso 2]
G Em Bm
I get tired all of the time now
G C
Feel like sleeping in the middle of the day
G Em Bm
Can't remember my thoughts when it really counts
G C
So I just end up walking away
[Refrão]
Bm C
You can't argue with a true believer
Bm C
Well there's no one there to fight
Bm C
All my days are numbered I know but I
A7 D7
Thought I was doing okay tonight
{Refrain}
G D Am C
I can't handle the truth
G D Am C
I can't handle the truth
G D Am C
Can't stand the sight of anyone
G D Am C
But I feel alright with you
{Guitar Solo}
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
[Verso 3]
G Em Bm
I don't believe in a single word of it
G C
I don't care what anyone says
G Em Bm
That can't be all, there must be more to this
G C
You can't tell me there's nothing left
[Refrão]
Bm C
I can hear them in the parlors talking
Bm C
Say that love is just a mirror
Bm C
Well if they really believe that's true then
A7 D7
I'd like to know what they're doing here but
G D Am C
I can't handle the truth
G D Am C
I can't handle the truth
G D Am C
Can't stand the sight of anyone
G D Am C
But I feel alright with you
G D Am C
I feel alright with you
G D Am C
I feel alright with you
G D Am C
I feel alright with you
Outro
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
G
How to play Barfly
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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.