Dear Landlord
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Intro:
C Em Am F C
[Verso 1]
C Em
Oh Dear Landlord please heed these words that I speak
Am G F Em Dm
Oh I know that you have suffered but you are not so unique
F
When that steamboat whistle blows
Bb
I'm gonna give you all I got to give
C Dm C Bb
And I hope you receive it well
Am G Dm F F G
Depending on the way you feel that you live my brother
[Verso 2]
C Em
Yeah Dear landlord please don't put a price on my soul
Am G F C Dm
Oh I feel about you I do if I lose my control
F
All of us at times we might work too hard
Bb
To have it too fast and too much
C Dm C Bb
But anyone can understand things
Am G Dm F F G
He can feel but he just can't touch
Instrumental:
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
[Verso 3]
C Em
Dear Landlord please don't dismiss my case
Am G F Em Dm
Don't you know I'm not about to argue or move to no other place
F
Each of us has his own special gift
Bb
And you know this was meant to be true
C Dm C Bb
And if you don't underestimate me
Am G Dm F F G
I won't underestimate you
Outro:
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G
G F G G F G
Oh my landlord oh my landlord
How to play Dear Landlord
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.