Down & Out
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Written by the RRB
Intro: G
[Refrão]G
I?ve been down and I?ve been out
F C G
Washed up when I thought I would drown
G
I been down and I?ve been out
F C G
Never flown so high with both feet on the ground
C
I?ve been walking in circles, all my life
G
Chasing my own tail
D
I?ve got a penny in my pocket but the rest of my change
G
Is down at the bottom of the well
C Em
I?ve got my mind made up, but what I can?t figure out
A
Is how am I gonna leave my mark
D
When all I?ve got left is doubt
Repeat Chorus
C
I?ve wasted my time all these years
G
Just looking for a little bit more
D
But it?s hard to keep your new shoes clean
G
When all you?ve got is dirt on the floor
C Em
And I?ve hit rock bottom with some good friends of mine
A D
We sat and watched the sun rise but we never saw it shine
Repeat chorus
G F C x2
Bridge: (written for K.C.)
G Em
There?s a man on the radio says he?s got it all worked out
A
He?s got a show on the road but he don?t know
D
What it?s all about
Repeat chorus x2
G
How to play Down & Out
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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.