Berkeleys Breathing
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Capo 4
Intro: G Em
G Em
You know that I haven't gone to bed yet
G Em
Just call me up I'm a sure bet
G Em
Berkeley's been breathing since first time we met
G Em
I'm wide awake I'm a sure bet
Em G Em
G
Back seats and salt stings
C D
The air crisp and breezy
Em G
Card key hotel room
C D
Boy I'm just that easy
Em G C
Oh you know that I haven't gone to bed yet
Em G C
Just call me up I'm a sure bet
G Em
If you want in there's no need for a knock
G Em
We keep our doors at night unlocked
G Em
Tiptap the glass cigarette and small talk
G Em
We keep our doors at night unlocked
Em G Em
G
Rain poured my heart tore
C D
But you didn't mind much
Em G
A red face from hot days
C D
And built up lust blood rush
Em G C
Oh if you want in there's no need for a knock
Em G C
We keep our doors at night unlocked
Em G Em
G C D
Lesson, lesson learned
Em G C D
You'll just sit my fingertips get burned
Em G C D
Open flame windowsill all night long
Em G C D
Take what's left of my best unfinished song
Em G C
My unfinished song
Song my song oh oh oh (not sure of these chords, sorry)
D
G Em
You know that I haven't gone to bed yet
G Em
Just call me up I'm a sure bet
G Em
Berkeleys been breathing since first time we met
G Em
I'm wide awake I'm your best bet
How to play Berkeleys Breathing
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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.