Cigarettes & Alcohol
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Intro
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E|-------------------------------------------------------------
B|-------------------------------------------------------------
G|-------------------------------------------------------------
D|--------------2-2---------------(3x)-------------------------
A|--2--4--2--4--2-2--4-2----------------4-4-4-4-4--7-7-7-7-7---
E|--0--0--0--0-------0-0--3-2-0---------2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5---
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Solo
E|-------------------------------------------------------------
B|------------------------------------------0-0-0-0-0----------
G|------------------------------------------1-2-1-2-1----------
D|--------------2-2-------------------------2-2-2-2-2----------
A|--2--4--2--4--2-2--4-2------------2-4-2---2-2-2-2-2----------
E|--0--0--0--0-------0-0--3-2-0-----0-0-0----------------------
Verso 1
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E F# A E Solo
Is it my imagination, or have I finally found something worth looking for,
E F# A E Solo
I was looking for some action, but all I found was Cigarettes and Alcohol,
Refrão
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A E A E
You could wait for a lifetime, to spend your days in the sunshine,
A E D
You might as well be a white lie, 'cause when it comes on top,
A E A E
You gotta make it happen, you gotta make it happen, (X2)
D A E A E ... (repete Intro e Solo)
Verso 2
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Is it worth the agrivation, Solo
to find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for, Solo
It's a crazy situation, but all I need are Cigarettes and Alcohol,
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Refrão
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E A
You gotta make it
E A
You gotta fake it
(X2)
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
How to play Cigarettes & Alcohol
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.