Codeine
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Em Am Em
Well I ain't your baby I ain't your baby now
Em Am Em
Them holy rollers got kicked right out of town
C G
It's dark where I've been stayin'
D Em
Don't you worry come on in
G D
Well I've finally found a friend
D Em
I've found a friend
C G
Codeine, Codeine
D Em
You're the nicest thing I've seen
Am
For a while
Em
For a while
Em Am Em
Well you hold my hand as I step into the room
Em Am Em
And all these people they'll all be fading soon
C G D Em
It's whisper time remembered through armor thorns and knives
G D Em
And it's all I got left to hold on to
C G
Codeine, Codeine
D Em
You're the nicest thing I've seen
Am
For a while
Em
For a while
Em Am Em
Well you can keep your dusty bottles on your shelf
Em Am Em
And you can keep your words of wisdom to yourself
C G
I love you darling so
D Em
Why can't you let me go
D Em
Before you find me hanging in my cell
C G
Codeine, Codeine
D Em
You're the nicest thing I've seen
Am
For a while
Em
For a while
How to play Codeine
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 Em. 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.