Dead Dog
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G C G
my old friend came home to hide
G C G
my old friend came home to rest
Em Am
no smiling faces
Bm C
no sweet embraces
C D C
my old friend came home to hide
G C G
dead dog in the rain
G C G
dead dog in a ditch
Em Am
ain't got no bone
Bm C
no long walk home
C D C
dead dog in the rain
G C G
I used to hear your whistle whine
G C G
but you couldn't keep up and all that rust, it ended your ride
Em Am
no dimes for you to lay flat
Bm C
no john hardy laying your track
C D G
I used to hear your whistle whine
G F C
but lord, I wouldn't mind
D
fading, no
G F C
just have to go it all by
D
myself
D
myself
G F C C
(ohs, has and mms)
How to play Dead Dog
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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.