Down The Drain
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Intro: C (G) (2x)
Verse:
C
you love the smell of petrol but prefer the smell of wine
G C
i think we've nothing else in common but we get along just fine
G C, G
We wouldn't know
C
i'll get up extra early coat my eyelashes in black
G C
i will strum on my guitar and i will try to win you back
G
we wouldn't know
F G
We wouldn't knooow love if it slapped us in the face
[Refrão]
Am
You turn to me
F
I turn to you
C G
Neither of us fools have got a clue
Am
like it or not
F
you're on the brain
C
so i'm hoping this does not go down
G C, G
hoping this does not go down the drain
Verse:
C
you never know quite what to say to me
and i see your head shake
G C
i guess you've never been the brightest candle on the cake
G C, G
but I wouldn't know
C
you're with me every morning drinking coffee making toast
G C
I guess I'm worried that you will not be there when I need you most
G
We wouldn't know
F G
We wouldn't knooow love if it slapped us in the face
Am
You turn to me
F
I turn to you
C G
Neither of us fools have got a clue
Am
like it or not
F
you're on the brain
C
so i'm hoping this does not go down
G C,G, C
hoping this does not go down the drain
How to play Down The Drain
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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.