Expresso
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[Intro ]
Bb
[Verso 1]
Bb
I left my heart in a wooden case
Bb
With chains and locks all around its base
Dm Eb
I'm on my way to surgery
Cm F Bb
I'm as happy as a boy can be
Bb
I left my brain in a metal sieve
Bb
With cancer injected, just to stop it live
Dm Eb
I know where the angels sing
Cm F
So play that harp and flap that wing
[Refrão]
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Instrumental
Db Ab Db Ab
Gb Ab Gb Ab Gb Ab x2
Bb
[Verso 2]
Bb
I left my eyes in a candy box
Bb
Stuffed with cotton, just to stop them rock
Dm Eb
I skip along the corridor
Cm F Bb
I open up the theatre door
Bb
I left my blood in a plastic mug
Bb
I get a funny taste when I chug-a-lug
Dm Eb
I know where the cherubs wait
Cm F
So here I am at St Peter's gate
[Refrão]
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Instrumental
Db Ab Db Ab
Gb Ab Gb Ab Gb Ab x2
Bb
[Verso 3]
Bb
I left my nose, all stuck with glue
Bb
Tied with string, up a chimney flue
Dm Eb
I curtsey to doctor and nurse
Cm F Bb
I wave outside the waiting hearse
Bb
And when I spoke to father's ghost
Bb
He said he died by parcel post
Dm Eb
So hallelujah, here I come
Cm F
See you at Easter, mum
[Refrão]
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Eb F
I'm going to heaven, baby
Outro
Db Ab Db Ab
Gb Ab Gb Ab Gb Ab x4
How to play Expresso
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.