Dear Catastrophe Waitress
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[Verso 1]
Bb A Dm
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Bb C D
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
C F
I'm sorry if you seem to have the
D C F Em Am
weight of the world over you
Bb Ab
I cherish your smile
Cm Eb Ab Cm
There's a word of peace on your lips
Gm Ab Bb
Say it, and with tenderness
F G Bb
I'll cherish you
F G
I'll cherish you
[Verso 2]
Bb A Dm
Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend
Bb C D (hold 2 extra measures)
Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend
C F
I'm sorry if he hit you with a
D C F Em Am
full can of Coke; it's no joke
Bb Ab
Your face is bleeding
Cm Eb Ab Cm
You'll soon be lea-ving this town
Gm Ab
to the clowns who worship
Bb F G
No one but themselves
Bb F Bm
No one but themselves
[Ponte]
C
I hate feeling this way
Bm C
Oh I hate feeling this way
F Bb7
I know that you hate it too
F Gm7 E
Oh Now that your coffee's going cold
F Gm7 E
Oh All of the customers look so old
F Gm7 A
Oh Honey, if I could be so bold
[Verso 3]
Bb A Dm
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Bb C D
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
C F
I'm sorry if the kids hold you in
D C F
cold disregard
Em Am A
I know it's ha-ard
Bb Ab
Stick to what you know
Cm Eb Ab Cm
You'll blow them all to the wall
Gm Ab
when they realize what
Bb F G
you've been working for
Bb F G
What you've been working for
Bb F G
What you've been working for
How to play Dear Catastrophe Waitress
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.