Beatrice
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(Acoustic)
G
She plays the bass guitar, a red and white guitar for me
C
While Steely Dan plays in our dreams
G
Oh, why didn't she go after me?
D A C Cm
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride
G C
Aahhh
G C
Aahhh
G
Serpents in our hands, another decade of Steely Dan
C
But baby, I lost your pin shot
G
But someone gave it back to me
D A C
Do you hear me? Everything will be alright
Cm F G
Oh
Instrumental
Em G Em G Em G
C G
You know you're never on my mind
C G
Body's aching most of the time
C G Em D C D A C
Ever since you left this all behind
G
Oh, she plays the bass guitar
Oh, we got inside the car to leave
C
But not before she promised this
G
Oh, the sound of music, my Beatrice
D A C
And she kissed me on the cheek and said goodbye
G
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
How to play Beatrice
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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.