Check My Brain
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[Verso 1]
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
So I found myself in the sun, oh yeah
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
A hell of a place to end a run, oh yeah
F#5 E5 B5
California, I'm fine
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
F#5 E5 B5
California's all right
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
A5 B5 F#5
Check my brain
[Verso 2]
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
I walk these streets, I creep and I fall, oh yeah
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
When she sang I answered the call, oh yeah
F#5 E5 B5
California, I'm fine
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
F#5 E5 B5
California's all right
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, tears have filled my bones
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, years expended gone
[Verso 3]
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
I hung my guns and put em away, oh yeah
F#5 E5 F#5 E5
The trick of the trade, and by the way, oh yeah
F#5 E5 B5
California, I'm fine
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
F#5 E5 B5
California's all right
A5 B5 C#5
Somebody check my brain
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, tears have filled my bones
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, years expended gone
Final
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, tears have filled my bones
D5 G#5 G5 F#5 A5
Ah, years expended gone
A5 B5 F#5
Check my brain
A5 B5 F#5
Check my brain
A5 B5 F#5
Check my brain
How to play Check My Brain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#5. 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.