Christchurch Woman
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Capo: 5
Intro
C - Am G11 x4
Verse
C Am G11 C - Am G11
I was doing alright, layin' in and layin' low
C Am G11 C Am G11
I was wasting my night, calling in my favorite songs on the local radio
C Am G11 C - Am G11
I was standing in the window, staring down to the street
C Am G11 C - Am G11
Just when the lightening flashed and the thunder rolled, the telephone rings
[Refrão]
Am G11 C
I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
Am G11 C
and the rain keep coming but it ain't cover the pain
Verse
C Am G11 C Am G11
And i've always been a fool for a conversation and a couple of smokes
C Am G11 C Am G11
Yeah, when I'm feeling this blue i need just someone someone to laugh at my jokes
[Refrão]
Am G11 C
I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
Am G11 C
And its early evening so there's hope for a better day
Break
C - Am G11 x 4
Bridge
Am G11
Now I know its getting late
Am G11
Its Friday night and the crowds are starting to fade away
Am G11
i know I shouldnt be here but I keep thinking any second she'll be coming 'round the corner
Verse
C Am G11 C - Am G11
And I should be in my room, and i should learn how to forget
C Am G11 C - Am G11
Well she may be pretty someday ill be sick of her shit
[Refrão]
Am G11 C
I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
Am G11 C
and the rain keep coming but it ain't cover the pain
Am G11 C
I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
Am G11 C
And its early evening so there's hope for a better day
How to play Christchurch Woman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.