Down By The Lake
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(G)
Well you better get home coz your Dad is awake
(C)
He said he saw you last night making out by the lake
(G) (D)
With a boy that he hates doesn't loook at me the same way that you do
(G)
He said I look pretty cute but I dont got the grades
(C)
Seen the star on my foot and the way I behave
(G) (D) (G)
And we're better off if we moved outta town
(C) (G)
Oh Baby you, got nothin to prove
(C) (G) (C) (G)
But if we decide to go it doesn't mean he's gotta know
(C) (G)
Oh baby you, got nothin to lose
(C) (D) (G)
And we're better off when Daddys not around
(C)
He doesn't give his consent so that we cant afford
(G)
The perfect wedding we want gotta do it abroad
(C) (D)
In a place you adore so I got us on a plane to Hawaii
(C)
Where the weather is nice and were we are alone
(G)
None of Daddy's advice Followed us here from home
(C) (D) (G)
And we're better off when Daddy's outta town
(C) (G)
Oh Baby you, got nothin to prove
(C) (G) (C) (G)
But if we decide to go it doesn't mean he's gotta know
(C) (G)
Oh baby you, got nothin to lose
(C) (D) (G)
And we're better off when Daddys not around
(G) (C)
I cant be around him and I've tried
(G) (C)
Told him once I liked him but I lied
(D) (C)
Find some way to make him realise
(D) (C)
What can I do to be with you...?
How to play Down By The Lake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.