Flowers On The Wall
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Intro: G#m C# E G#m
Verse:
B G#m
I've been hearin' you're concerned about my happiness
C# F#
But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience, I guess
B G#m
If I were walkin' in your shoes I wouldn't worry none
C# F#
While you and your friends are worryin' 'bout me, I'm havin' lots of fun
[Refrão]
G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E F#
Now don't tell me, "Got nothing to do"
Verse:
B G#m
Last night I dressed in tails pretended I was on the town
C# F#
As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down
B G#m
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
C# F#
You can always find me here and havin' quite a time
[Refrão]
G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E F#
Now don't tell me, "Got nothing to do"
E F#
Don't tell me
Interlude:
G#m E
F# E F# E
F# E F#
Verse:
B G#m
It's good to see you I must go, I know I look a fright
C# F#
Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light
B G#m
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
C# F#
So I better go back to my room and make my day complete
[Refrão]
G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E F#
Now don't tell me, "Got nothing to do"
E F# E F#
Now don't tell me, "Got nothing to do"
Outro:
G#m
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...
How to play Flowers On The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.