Dirtbag Saloon
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Intro
B E/B B C#m E/B B
B E/B B C#m E/B B
[Verso 1]
B E/B B
Linda's is open on Fridays and Christmas
C#m E/B B
She lives in the back, it's a cash only business
B E/B B
She charges for singles but pours you a double
C#m E/B B
Everyone drinks here and no one makes trouble
[Verso 2]
B E/B B
We got miners and ranchers, rednecks and hippies
C#m E/B B
Hotshots and cowboys, poets and lifties
B E/B B
There's one thing that this whole damn bar can agree on
C#m E/B B
We live here 'cause we don't like concrete and neon
[Refrão]
B E/B B
And if it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
C#m E/B B
Get your last round in at the Dirtbag Saloon
B E/B B
The rich folks are squeezing us right outta room
C#m E/B B
If it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
[Verso 3]
B E/B B
I wish we could live here in sweet harmony
C#m E/B B
But they tore down the rentals and clearcut the trees
B E/B B
To build their ten-thousand square foot second homes
C#m E/B B
Ah, but who's gonna serve them their champagne and snow?
[Refrão]
B E/B B
And if it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
C#m E/B B
Get your last round in at the Dirtbag Saloon
B E/B B
The rich folks are squeezing us right outta room
C#m E/B B
If it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
[Verso 4]
B E/B B
I carved out a life between river and stone
C#m E/B B
Under wood smoke and bright stars, these hills are my home
B E/B B
And don't get me wrong, yeah, I sing for my rent
C#m E/B B
Maybe I should stay quiet, I need every last cent
[Verso 5]
B E/B B
Now Linda jumps up on her velvet pool table
C#m E/B B
Yells, "Settle your debts, kids, get out while you're able"
B E/B B
The house lights are up and there is no doubt
C#m E/B B
It's the last call for good times in the town that sold out
[Refrão]
B E/B B
And if it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
C#m E/B B
Get your last round in at the Dirtbag Saloon
B E/B B
The rich folks are squeezing us right outta room
C#m E/B B
If it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
Outro
C#m E/B B
If it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
C#m E/B B
If it ain't gone yet, it's going soon
How to play Dirtbag Saloon
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.