Dog Years
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Intro: Em G Em G
[Verso 1]
Em G
They said I have a universal blood type
Em G
I can give to anyone in need
Em G Em G
But only receive from someone exactly like me (Mm)
Am G
And I'm trying to be positive
Am G
But oh, it's really hard
Em G
I'm a loner, I'm a loser
Em G
Won't you shoot me in the yard?
C D
Put me down like a lame horse
C D
Or send me to the farm
Em G Bm
Where all the dogs go (Oh)
[Refrão]
Em G
I've been a really good dog, can I come inside?
Em G
Yeah, I've been such a good girl, can I go for a ride?
Em G
I'm on a real short leash, but I like it tight
Em G Bm
You know, I'm such a sweet girl, but I can really bitе (I can really bite)
[Verso 2]
Em G
'Cause my dog diеd last year
Em G
He fell asleep in my embrace
Em G
And the very last thing I told him
Em G
Was, "See you soon and we can race"
Am G
You know a mercy kill is what I seek
Am G Em G Bm
I didn't ask to live, but dying's up to me
[Refrão]
Em G
I've been a really good dog, can I come inside?
Em G
Yeah, I've been such a good girl, can I go for a ride?
Em G
I'm on a real short leash, but I like it tight
Em G
You know, I'm such a sweet girl, but I can really bitе
[Pós-Refrão]
C D C D
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Em G Bm
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
[Verso 3]
Em G
Well, they say all dogs go to Heaven
Em G
Well, what about a bitch?
Em G
What about an evil girl
Em G
Left lying in a ditch?
Am G Am G
Told the three people who asked that I am in a better place
Em G
With lots of trees and lots of grass
Em G
And lots of, lots of chocolate cake
[Ponte]
C D
'Cause I'm not old, but I am tired
C D
I'm not strong, I'm very weak
Em G
I'm not old, but I am tired
Bm
I'm not here, I'm somewhere else
C D
I'm not old, but I am tired
C D
I'm one hundred ninety-six
Em G
In dog years, I have seen enough
Bm
I've seen it all
[Refrão]
Em G
I've been a really good dog, can I come inside?
Em G
Yeah, I've been such a good girl, can I go for a ride?
Em G
I'm on a real short leash, but I like it tight
Em G
You know, I'm such a sweet girl, but I can really bitе
Final:
Em G
Down like a lame horse
Em G
Or send me to the farm
Em G Em
Where all the dogs go
( Em G Em G )
( Em G Em G )
( Em G Em G )
( Em G )
How to play Dog Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.