Drug Song
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Intro: G D G7 Em Ebmaj7 G D G7 Em Ebmaj7 G
verse 1
D G7 Em
I rolled a joint - and crushed it on the floor
Am G C Am G C D D7 G
Woe is me, I'll never roll a joint - no more
Interlude: G D Dm Em Ebmaj7 G
verse 2
D G7 Em
I took some speed - and ran 'round in circles
Am G C Am G C D D7 G
A thousand miles, a thousand miles or maybe - even more
Interlude: G D Dm Em Ebmaj7 G
verse 3
D G7 Em
I took a trip - to find me a better self
Am G C Am G C D D7 G
But I only found, I'd merely lost all - common sense
Interlude: G D Dm Em Ebmaj7 G
verse 4
D G7 Em
Marijuana - why do you want me
Am G C Am G C D D7 G
Constantly, very close indeed - to me
Interlude: G D Dm Em Ebmaj7 G
verse 5
D G7 Em
If you drive me mad - you'll make mother very sad
Am G C Am G C
She'll maybe even cry, she'll maybe shed a tear
Am G C D D7 G
When she sees my coffin go gli------ding by
Outro: G D G7 Em Ebmaj7 G D G7 Em Ebmaj7 G
How to play Drug Song
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 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.