Better Not Wake The Baby
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Em A5 Em A5 D Em
Em
Kick a hole in the hallway
A5
While singing like a painted lady
Em
Use your skull like a cannonball
Em A5 D Em
But it better not wake the baby
Chorus
D Em
How long will this go on?
D Em A5
How long, indeed?
Em
You can bang a drum 'till the money's all gone
Em A5 D Em
But it better not wake the baby
Em
Make your moan of your lot in life
A5
Split your mind half crazy
Em
Gouge your eyes with a butter knife
Em A5 D Em
But it better not wake the baby
Chorus
Em
Drown yourself in crocodile tears
A5
Curse the gods what made 'ye
Em
Pine away for your better years
Em A5 D Em
But it better not wake the baby
Chorus x2
How to play Better Not Wake The Baby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.