Footlights
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[Verso 1]
C# F# C#
I live the kinda life most men only dream of
G#7 C#
I make my livin' writin' songs and singin' them
F# C#
But I'm forty-one years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over
But I'll hide my age and make the stage
G#7 C#
And try to kick the footlights out again
[Verso 2]
F# C#
I throw my old guitar across the stage and then my bass-man takes the ball
G#7 C#
And the crowd goes nearly wild to see my guitar nearly fall
F# C#
After twenty years of pickin' we're still alive and kickin' down the wall
G#7 C#
Tonight I'll kick the footlights out and walk away without a curtain call
[Refrão]
F#
Tonight I'll kick the footlights out again
C#
And try to hide the mood I'm really in
G#7
And put on my old instamatic grin
C#
Tonight I'll kick the footlights out again
[Verso 3]
C# F# C#
I live the kinda life most men only dream of
G#7 C#
I make my livin' writin' songs and singin' them
F# C#
But I'm forty-one years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over
But I'll hide my age and make the stage
G#7 C#
And try to kick the footlights out again
How to play Footlights
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 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.