Crooked Nail
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Intro
Gm Bb
Gm Bb
Gm
Full grown man, unraveling in a van
Gdim
With the window rolled up, a cigarette in my hand
Gm
I'm a full grown man unraveling in a van
Gdim
With the window rolled up, a cigarette in my hand
Gm Gdim
Shoot straight A crooked nail bends
Bb Eb
When the top hits the bottom it ends
Bb Cm Bb F
It ends, it ends, it ends, it ends, the end
Gm Gdim
Shoot straight A crooked nail bends
Bb Eb
When the top hits the bottom it ends
Bb Cm Bb F F#dim
It ends, it ends, it ends, it ends, the end
Eb Gm Eb Gm Eb Gm Eb Gm
Eb Gm Eb Gm Eb Gm Eb Gm
Cm Bb
Gm
Alone it seems, it's something out of a dream
Gdim
With a little bit of light reflecting off golden teeth
Gm
No better disguise than the twinkling in your eyes
Gdim
It's a perfect nest for true intentions to hide
Gm Bb
You can't fool me, I feel you internally
F F#dim
So I crack a smile back and keep acting like I'mma leave
Gm Bb
Leave you in the dark, thinking it's common ground
F F#dim
But I lean my seat back and watch it burn down
Gm Gdim
Shoot straight A crooked nail bends
Bb Eb
When the top hits the bottom it ends
Bb Cm Bb F
It ends, it ends, it ends, it ends, the end
Gm Gdim
Shoot straight A crooked nail bends
Bb Eb
When the top hits the bottom it ends
Bb Cm Bb F F#dim
It ends, it ends, it ends, it ends, the end
Gm Dm Cm D
Gm Dm Cm D
Last one standing
Gm Dm Cm D
Last one standing
D
Burn, burn, burn, burn
Eb Gm Eb Gm
repeat until end
How to play Crooked Nail
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.