Courtney (acoustic)
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G Dsus2
You make me want to grow my hair out move to Seattle and start a band
Em C
with David Grohl and Chris Novoselic
G Dsus2
You make me want to bring back flannels, converse and ripped up jeans
Em C
You make me feel on the cover of a magazine
Am C G Dsus2
And there's no one that I'd rather spend my life with
Am C
There's only one question I have to ask
G Dsus2
Courtney I love you
Em C
will you be my heroin
G Dsus2
Courtney I love you
Em C
you make me want to visit heaven
G Dsus2
Let's pretend we're two junkies sipping tea with mudhoney
Em C
soaked in bleach in all apologies
G Dsus2
You've got a heart shaped box and I've got a diamond ring
Em C
But I'm scared to death that you'll be the death of me
Am C G Dsus2
And there's no one that I'd rather spend my life with
Am C
There's only one question I have to ask
G Dsus2
Courtney I love you
Em C
will you be my heroin
G Dsus2
Courtney I love you
Em C
you make me want to visit heaven
G Dsus2
Wait nevermind I see a gun
Em C
with the needle and the damage done
G Dsus2
Wait nevermind I see a gun
Em C
with the needle and the damage done
How to play Courtney (acoustic)
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 G. 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.