Birds Down Basements
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Intro
G C F Dm C
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
G C F Dm C F
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
verse 1
G C F Dm C
Birds down basements, night-time's got me beat
G C F Dm C F
Into corners, I've been feeling weaker than usual
G C F Dm C
Fill my veins with anything, oh, love
G C F Dm C F
Your dilated eyes are in my mind more than usual
[Refrão]
F Dm Am G
And I'll burn my blueprints
F C F C
Just to be with you, just to be with you
F Dm Am G
And I'll salute any fool
F C F C
Just to be with you, just to be with you
verse 2
G C F Dm C
Tender bending spoons are creeping in
G C F Dm C F
And all your danger seeps into my skin more than usual
G C F Dm C
Underneath my body, planets turn
G C F Dm C F
And I decipher all your codes and learn all about you
[Refrão]
F Dm Am G
And I'll burn my blueprints
F C F C
Just to be with you, just to be with you
F Dm Am G
And I'll salute any fool
F C F C
Just to be with you, just to be with you
Outro
G C F Dm C
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
G C F Dm C F
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
G C F Dm C
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
G C F Dm C F
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
How to play Birds Down Basements
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 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.