Chateau In Virginia Waters
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Intro
G Em
Ahhh...
verse 1
G C
Broken English words cracked the air like a bell
Am Amaj7
She had a chateau in Virginia waters, free from all those culture vultures
G C
Her car a silver cloud cloaked the air in a shroud
Am Amaj7
Her pearly author's teeth tore the seasoned cedar coloured pheasant
G C
Her one rich wish is to write a book about
Am Amaj7
A Venetian mother's problems on a barge in little Venice
G C
She peers at the portrait of her poetess grandmother
Am Amaj7
Who's theatrical in character, wise just like Socrates
G C Am Amaj7
Do doo dah...
verse 2
G C
She sinks her nails into the aged canvas
Am Amaj7
But the power from the wordster's head was cool and shrill and frightening
G C
Miss Drag is intermingled with the powder-blue chaise lounge
Am Amaj7
She types some acid words to her, hairless Havana art dealer
G C Am
Her one rich wish is to write a book about a chateau in Virginia waters
Amaj7
Free from all those culture vultures
G C Am Amaj7
Do doo dah...
Outro
Amaj7
How to play Chateau In Virginia Waters
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.