Bottle It Up
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Capo 2
E
Night sand felt good on sunburned feet
C#m B
Sittin' on pool chairs we drug to the beach
E
But that salty air was bittersweet.
C#m B
Waitin' for the sun to rise.
E
Best friends talkin' 'bout the memories we made.
C#m B
We couldn't believe that we were graduatin'
E C#m B
The wind and the waves were slippin' away but that moment felt so alive.
E
If I could bottle it up I'd have a stash in the truck,
C#m B
Splash in my cup. It'd never get old.
E
One little sip, just a taste on my lip
C#m B
I'd be takin' a trip wherever I go.
E
I'd keep a "life's good,
Sweet bliss does it ever really get
C#m B
Better than this?" kinda buzz
E
If I could bottle it up.
C#m B
If I could bottle it up.
E
Well you, me, and my grandad fixed that car
C#m B
It was a summer full of grease and changing parts
E
But when we finally got that thing to start
C#m B
And it sounded just right.
E
Ridin' with the prettiest girl I know
C#m B
Makin' it a brand new record on an old back road
E
When that first slow love song came on
C#m B
She couldn't hide that little smile.
E
If I could bottle it up I'd have a stash in the truck,
C#m B
Splash in my cup. It'd never get old.
E
One little sip, just a taste on my lip
C#m B
I'd be takin' a trip wherever I go.
E
I'd keep a "life's good,
Sweet bliss does it ever really get
C#m B
Better than this?" kinda buzz
E
If I could bottle it up.
C#m B
If I could bottle it up.
E C#m B
And I drink it down.
E C#m B
And I pass it around, pass it around.
E
Cuz it'll sneak up on you fast
C#m B
When life pours out the good stuff
E
Just can't make it last.
C#m B
Well every moment in time would never end.
E
Cuz I take it with me when it did
E
If I could bottle it up I'd have a stash in the truck,
C#m B
Splash in my cup. It'd never get old.
E
One little sip, just a taste on my lip
C#m B
I'd be takin' a trip wherever I go.
E
I'd keep a "life's good,
Sweet bliss does it ever really get
C#m B
Better than this?" kinda buzz
E
If I could bottle it up.
C#m B
If I could bottle it up.
E
I'd bottle it up
How to play Bottle It Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.