Best Days
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C Am C
Bow bells say goodbye to the last train
Am
Over the river they all go again
Dm (bass - C) G Dm (bass - C)
Out into leafy nowhere hope someone
F G
Waiting out there for them
C Am C
Cabbie has his mind on a fare to the sun
Am
He works nights but it's not much fun
Dm (bass - C) G Dm (bass - C) F
Picks up the London yo yo's, all on their own down soho
G
Please take me home
C (bass - B) Am7
Other people wouldn't want to hear you
Ab (bass - G) F Ab G
If you said that these are the best days of their lives
C (bass - B) Am7
Other people would turn around and laugh at you
Ab (bass - G) F Ab G C
If you said that these were the best days of our lives
Dm (bass - C) G
Trellick Tower's been calling
Dm (bass - C) F G
I know she'll leave me in the morning
C Am C
In hotel cells listening to dial tones
Am
Remote controls and cable moans
Dm (bass - C) G
In his drink he's been talking
Dm (bass - C) F G
Gets disconnected sleepwalking back home
How to play Best Days
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 C. 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.