Dorothy
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Intro: F#
F#m
The other night I dreamt I was back in college
C#m
There were hordes in robes and sandals
Em7
They were singing songs to Krishna
F#m
And burning candles they'd trade for money
And you agreed to buy one 'cause you felt guilty
One turned into Sister Margaret
C#m
I said you change your shape that easily
{ Em7 }
Could you take the form of my dead father
F#m
'Cause I think he would've liked to meet my wife
I know for a fact he would've liked my wife
A6 C#m
And last night I was somewhere near Virginia
Em7
Rebuking Satan with ironic faithfulness
Then Satan turned to me
F#m
Have you thought much about that cry
Eloi, eloi
Have you thought much about that cry
Have you thought much about that cry
Em7
Have you thought much about that cry
Have you thought much about that cry
F#m
Have you thought much about that cry
Eloi, eloi
Eloi, eloi
Lama sabachthani
Em7
Eloi, eloi
Eloi, eloi
Outro:
F#m Em7 E
F#m Em7
How to play Dorothy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.