Evening Gown
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[Intro: ]C Bb F Dm F
F G A Bb
People say that I'm high class
C Bb F Bb F
But I'm low down all the while
F G A Bb
People think that I'm crazy
C Bb F Bb F
When I flash that California smile
F G A Bb C
But I can still paint the town
Dm C Bb
All the colours of your evening gown
G Bb
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
F Bb F
To turn grey
F G A Bb
People say I'm a drinker
C Bb F Bb F
But I'm sober halt the time
F G A Bb
People say I'm a loser
C Bb F Bb F
But I get lucky on the side
G A Bb C
But I can still paint the town
Dm C Bb
All the colours of your evening gown
G Bb
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
F Bb F
To turn grey
Bb
All my life I waited for
F
Someone who would show where the bliss is
Bb
All my life I wanted for
F
Someone who would take me past the kissing
F G A Bb
People say I'm a loner
C Bb F Bb F
I like to get lost in the crowds
F G A Bb
People call me a dresser
C Bb F Bb F
I wear my sports clothes way too load
G A Bb C
Yeah but I can still paint the town
Dm C Bb
I can shake it and turn it upside down
G Bb
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
G Bb
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
G Bb
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
F Bb F
To turn grey
How to play Evening Gown
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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.