Blackout Drunk
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C Am
I shouldn't have said what I said last night
Em
But I'm about to say it again
Those girls were not your friends
I was right
G
And the look on your face says
You know about it
C
I know what you're gonna say
Am
Oh the party got away
From you
Baby the light's in your eyes
Em
But your hand's on her skirt
G
You're making it worse with your meaningless words
Forget about it!
Dm
You ruin every night
G
You always start the fight
C
Oh why do
E
I say that
Am
I love you
Dm
Sweet dreams can’t sleep it off
G
Wait till I wake you up
C E7
'Cause I can hardly wait to tell you all the shitty things that
Am
You've done
F Fm C
When you're b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b blackout drunk
I thought that I was but
Am
I'm not your type
Em
I've seen the messages on your phone
It kept me up a whole goddamn night
G
And all of our friends seem
To know about it!
C
Oh but what about me
Am
Maybe I should have a seat
Could I keep
It locked in my chest?
Em
You'll be chasing the key
Is that what you need
G
A girl that can cheat?
C
Forget about it!
Forget about it!
Am
Forget about it!
( Em G )
(1, 2, 3, 4!)
Dm
You ruin every night
G
You always start the fight
C
Oh, why do
E
I say that
Am
I love you
Dm
Sweet dreams can’t sleep it off
G
Wait till I wake you up
C E7
'Cause I can hardly wait to tell you all the shitty
Am
Things that you've done
F Fm C
When you're b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b blackout drunk
F Fm C
When you're b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b blackout drunk
How to play Blackout Drunk
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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.