Circling The Drain
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D
One false step is all that you get
D
When you're living out on the edge
D
Feeling strong as a speeding train
D
Flying full steam ahead
G
A speeding train
D
Circling the drain
A G
Going round and around and down, down, down
Interlude
D
[Verso 2]
D
Big coal moved out while ago
D
And left nothing but shattered stone
D
Big pharmacy came to ease that pain
D
Like a buzzard to the bleaching bones
G
To ease the pain
D
Circling the drain
A G
Going round and around and down, down, down
[Refrão]
D A
But you grabbed a hold of me
D G
And you would not let me go
D A
When all the stars went out
D G
You're the only light that shone
Bm
What I'm willing to die for
A
Is what I'm staying alive for
D
I'm a survivor
Interlude
D
[Verso 3]
D
Seems all the guys around here die young
D
Or else they just peak too soon
D
Wind up awaiting for the end to come
D
Some sunny afternoon
G
Waiting on the end
D
Watching all my friends
A G
Going round and around and down, down, down
[Refrão]
D A
But you grabbed a hold of me
D G
And you would not let me go
D A
When all the stars went out
D G
You're the only light that shone
Bm
What I'm willing to die for
A
Is what I'm staying alive for
D
I'm a survivor
{Instrumental Break}
D G D A G D
G D A G
[Refrão]
D A
But you grabbed a hold of me
D G
And you would not let me go
D A
When all the stars went out
D G
You're the only light that shone
Bm
What I'm willing to die for
A
Is what I'm staying alive for
D
I'm a survivor
D
Yeah, I'm a survivor
Outro
D
How to play Circling The Drain
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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.