Denise
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Intro: D Dsus2
D E D E
Denise, promise me you'll come around
D E D E
For you, you decide to spread
D E D E
Your wings, spread your wings and leave this town
D E D
Denise, there's something you should know
G
I hid the bottle in the woods
Gm D
To mark the spot where I first realized
D E
G
That what we have is more than good
Gm D
And seems to shine a light behind my eyes
D E
D E D E
Denise, if only just to hear the sound
D E D E
Of you breathing in my ear
D E D E
I swear I'd let them put me in the ground
D E D
Denise, I will not be ignored
G
I hid the bongs behind the shed
Gm D
To mark the spot where I first saw clear
D E
G
Where what we have will never die
Gm D E
And everybody else can disappear
Outro: D E
How to play Denise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.