Down On The Bottom
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Intro: F C
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
Down to the last drop in the cup
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
No place to go but up
F C F C
Always been in trouble
F C F C
Nearly all my life
F C F C
Always been in trouble
F C F C F C
Struggle scorn and strife
Am Em Dm G
Go, find me my bluebird flying so high up above
Am Em Dm G
Go, find me my bluebird go find me somebody to love
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
Down to the last drop in the cup
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
No place to go but up
F C F C
Always been in trouble
F C F C
Nearly all my life
F C F C
Always been in trouble
F C F C F C
Struggle scorn and strife
Am Em Dm G
Go, find me my bluebird flying so high up above
Am Em Dm G
Go, find me my bluebird go find me somebody to love
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
Down to the last drop in the cup
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
No place to go but up
Solo with F and C playing in background
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
Down to the last drop in the cup
F C F C
Down on the bottom
F C F C
No place to go but up
F C F C
F C F C End
How to play Down On The Bottom
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 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.