Cigarette
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CIGARETTE by BEN FOLDS FIVE
INTRO
Melody: D Eb Gb D C | C D F C Bb | Bb C# E Bb A G | C#-G D-F |
Chords: Cdim/Bb | Bb | Bbdim | Bbdim Bb |
Melody: Ebmaj7 Eb Eb-F-G | F-G F-A | E-G E-A E-Bb | Eb-G Eb-A Bb |
Chords: Ebmaj7/Bb | Bbmaj7 | Bbdim | Eb/Bb |
Cdim/Bb Bb
Fred Jones was worn down
Bbdim Bb
From caring for his often
Ebmaj7/Bb Bbmaj7
Screaming and crying wife
Bbdim Eb/Bb
During the day but
Ebmaj7 F Gm
He couldn't sleep at night for fear that
Ebmaj7 F Gm
She, in a stupor from the drugs that didn't
Ebmaj7 Cm Eb
Ease the pain would set the house ablaze
Eb/F F
With a
Cdim/Bb
cigarette.
OUTRO
Melody: D Eb Gb D C | C D F C Bb | Bb C# E Bb A G | C#-G D-F |
Chords: Cdim/Bb | Bb | Bbdim | Bbdim Bb |
How to play Cigarette
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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.