Cleopatra
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Intro: Ab
Verse 1
Ab
I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress
Eb
When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand
Ab
But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress
Eb Ab
With my father in a casket, I had no plans
Verse 2
Ab C# Ab
And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet
Eb
And it hardened like my heart did when you left town
Ab C# Ab
But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant
Eb
Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around
[Refrão] C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life
C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
Verse 3
Ab C# Ab
While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me
Eb
Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true
Ab C# Ab
So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me
C# Ab Eb
From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you
[Refrão] C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life
C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
Bridge
Ab C# Eb Ab
And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce
Ab C# Eb Ab
But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part
Verse 4
Ab C# Ab
I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters
Eb
But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind
Ab C# Ab
Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom
C# Ab
It's a bed and a bathroom
Eb
and a place for the end
[Refrão] C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life
C5 Ab C# Ab C# Ab Eb
And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
Outro: Ab
How to play Cleopatra
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 Ab. 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.