Election Day
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Intro
Am F Am E Am F
E Am F Am E Am
F Am E Am G Am
G Am F E
Verse
Am F
Hey Mr. Policeman, please don't take my stuff
Am E
It cost me too much money, and it probably ain't enough
Am
To get me through Election Day
F
Didn't I hear you say
E Am
That it's alright, it's alright, it's alright?
F
Wouldn't even pay a thing, it's hardly worth your time
Am E
My luck's been bad, the telephone just kept my only dime
Am
And it might be a burden to me
F
Why don't you just go and see
E Am
If it'll be alright, be alright, be alright?
BREAK
Am F Am E Am F
E Am E Am E Am
Verse
Am F
Hey Mr. Policeman, please don't take my stuff
Am E
It cost me too much money, and it probably ain't enough
Am
To get me through Election Day
F
Didn't I hear you say
E Am
That it's alright, it's alright, it's alright?
How to play Election Day
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 Am. 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.