Evening Gown (acoustic)
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Intro: A D A
D E
People say that I'm high class
D A D A
But I'm low down all the while
D E
People think that I'm just crazy
D A D A
When I flash that California smile
D E
But I can still paint this town
F# E D
In all the colors of your evening gown
B D
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
A D A
To turn grey
D E
People say I'm a drinker
D A D A
But I'm sober half the time
D E
People say I'm a loser
D A D A
But I get lucky on the side
D E
Yeah but I can still paint this Town
F# E D
In all the colors of your evening gown
B D
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
A D A
To turn grey
D
And all my life I waited for
D A D A
Someone who would show where the bliss is
D
And all my life I waited for
D E E7 D
Someone who could take me past the kissing mm mm mm
A E F# E D B D
A D A
D E
People say I'm a loser
D A D A
I like to get lost in the crowds
D E
People call me a dresser
D A D A
I wear my sports clothes way too loud
D E
But I can still paint this town
F# E D
I can shake you and turn it upside down
B D
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
B D
Oh I'm waiting for your blonde hair
B D E
Oh I'm waiting for your blonde hair
A D A
To turn grey
How to play Evening Gown (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.