Busman's Holiday
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Intro: E D A E G (4x)
Verse:
E D A
Spent two years of my life in a foreign land.
E D A
Came home to my own wife, had a different man.
E D A
Saw fifteen sons and fathers lying on the ground.
E D A
Just one click of my thumb, everybody's down.
[Refrão]
E A
Oh it seems that this had become a dream.
E
Life ain't just what it seems.
A
Still run by ancient schemes.
E
And oh, it shows
A
On the faces of those that know.
E
Blood flows where the money's stowed
A
Try to getcha hands on gold(?)
G A
But hey, what is anybody tryin'a say?
Bridge: E D A E G (2x)
Verse:
E D A
Spent two years of my life in a foreign land,
E D A
Came home to find my mind still stuck in the sand.
E D A
There are things I never thought that I could do.
E D A
I had to tell myself "Did 'em all for you."
[Refrão]
E A
Oh it seems that this had become a dream.
E
Life ain't just what it seems.
A
Still run by ancient schemes.
E
And oh, it shows
A
On the faces of those that know.
E
Blood flows where the money's stowed
A
Try to getcha hands on gold(?)
G A
But hey, what is anybody tryin'a say?
Bridge: E D A (E)
Outro: E D A E G (3x)
How to play Busman's Holiday
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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.