Don't Let Us Get Sick - Warren Zevon

Don't Let Us Get Sick

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INTRO: C Cadd9 F F6 C G/B Am Asus4 2x
 
[Refrão] C
Don't let us get sick,
F C
Don't let us get old
G/B Am
Don't let us get stupid, alright?
F C
Just make us be brave,
G Am
And make us play nice,
F G C (hold)
Let us be together tonight
 
VERSE:
 
C
The sky was on fire
F C
When I walked to the mill
G/B Am
To take up the slack in the line.
F C
I thought of my friends
G Am
And the troubles they've had
F G C
To keep me from thinking of mine.
 
[Refrão]Don't let us get sick,
F C
Don't let us get old
G/B Am
Don't let us get stupid, alright?
F C
Just make us be brave,
G Am
Make us play nice,
F G C (hold)
Let us be together tonight
 
BREAK: C Cadd9 F F6 C G/B Am Asus4
 
VERSE:
 
C
The moon has a face
F C
And it smiles on the lake
G/B Am
And causes the ripples in time.
F C
I'm lucky to be here
G Am
With someone I like
F G C
Who maketh my spirit to shine.
 
[Refrão]Don't let us get sick,
F C
Don't let us get old
G/B Am
Don't let us get stupid, alright?
F C
Just make us be brave,
G Am
Make us play nice,
F G C
Let us be together tonight.
 
Don't let us get sick,
F C
Don't let us get old
G/B Am
Don't let us get stupid, alright?
F C
Just make us be brave,
G Am
Make us play nice,
F G C
And let us be together tonight.

How to play Don't Let Us Get Sick

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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.

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