Denny
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Intro: C B E
[Verso 1]
E
Denny picked me up, Denny did me
He's got a tattoo of his dick on his belly
A
It was double vision, disorienting
E
Denny's kind of a dorky fella
E
Denny's dramatic, Denny's dark
He ain't nothing like the restaurant
A
He's got HIV positive tattooed in black
E
In 6 inch letters on his back
C B
He said "I want them to see what they've done to me"
E
Denny
[Verso 2]
A E
Denny's reading the Decameron
A E
About a plague that came before
A E
'Cause Denny's dying and Denny don't like it
C B
And Denny don't dance no more
E
He's kinda New Age, but Denny's not too smart
Trying to love himself but doesn't really know how
A
He's got a heart tattoo with his own name in it
E
Trouble is, Denny doesn't really get it
C B E
Self esteem is just a dream for Denny
[Verso 3]
A E
Denny could be very funny
A E
Says he wanted my asshole tattooed on his chin
A E
But Denny's very demanding
C B
'Cause Denny ain't got long to live
[Verso 4]
E
Denny did porno, photos and films
Until his tattoos ruined his career
A
He stares at the video, feeling dejected
E
Helplessly watching himself get infected
E
Denny's got pneumocystis
And a new tattoo as well
A
Denny got a skull and crossbones
E N.C. E
Smack in the middle of his forehead
C B
Says, "I want them to see what they've done to me"
E
Denny
Outro:
A C B E
A C B E
How to play Denny
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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.