Brain Damage
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D G7/D
The lunatic is on the grass.
D G7/D
The lunatic is on the grass.
D E/D
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs.
A7 D Dsus2
Got to keep the loonies on the path.
D G7/D
The lunatic is in the hall.
D G7/D
The lunatics are in my hall.
D E/D
The paper holds their folded faces to the floor
A7 D Dsus2 D7 D9
And every day the paper boy brings more.
G A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
C G
And if there is no room upon the hill
G A7
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
C G Bm7 Em7 A A7
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
D G7/D
The lunatic is in my head. (laughter)
D G7/D
The lunatic is in my head
D E/D
You raise the blade, you make the change
A7 D Dsus2
You re-arrange me 'till I'm sane.
D
You lock the door
E/D
And throw away the key
A7 D Dsus2 D7 D9
There's someone in my head but it's not me.
G A
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
C G
You shout and no one seems to hear.
A A7 A
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
C G Bm7 Em A7
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
D G7/D D G7/D D E/D A7 D Dsus2 D E/D A7 D Dsus2
How to play Brain Damage
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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.