Bottle Episodes - The New Pornographers

Bottle Episodes

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Intro
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| D | F#m7 | G D | % |
 
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| D | F#m7 | G D | % |
 
[Verso 1]
D F#m7
We're living in some famous shadows
G D
And don't know if light will bend this way
D F#m7
It's either antiseptic or it's blinding
G D
It changes from day to day
D F#m7
Trying to pick the perfect moment
G D
For your entrance on the walk of shame
D F#m7
But with so much to remember
G D
We will always come in slightly late
Em C
Here inside the TV glow
Em C
Of these bottle episodes
 
[Verso 2]
D F#m7
Shouldn't have to wait so long
G D
For everything to make some sense, I say
D F#m7
But when you're dancing with the devil
G D
You don't get to pick the song they play
Em C
As you're swaying side to side
Em C
Underneath invasion lights
 
[Refrão]
D Bm
There should be a word for this, yeah
D Bm
There should be a word for this, yeah
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
 
[Verso 3]
D F#m7
Seen you with some famous shadows
G D
Not familiar, but I've seen the names
D F#m7
And the two-way mirrors on the ceiling
G D
Stretch them into funhouse shapes
Em C
Here inside the TV glow
Em C
Of these bottle episodes
 
[Verso 4]
D F#m7
Hiding in some famous shadows
G D
It's a jump scare, you can only wait
D F#m7
And with so much to remember
G D
We will always come in slightly late
Em C
Here inside the TV glow
Em C
Of these bottle episodes
 
[Refrão]
D Bm
There should be a word for this, yeah
D Bm
There should be a word for this, yeah
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
 
{Instrumental}
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| D | F#m7 | G D | % |
 
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| D | F#m7 | G D | % |
 
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| D | F#m7 | G D | % |
 
[Refrão]
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
G A G
With our command of all the romantic languages
 
Outro
D F#m7
Hiding in some famous shadows
G D
It's a jump scare, you can only wait
D F#m7
And with so much to remember
G D
We will always come in slightly late

How to play Bottle Episodes

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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