Four Down And Twelve Across
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Capo 1
Intro Chords:
D G
D Bm
I don’t know what to think of it
G
Sometimes I hate it
A
Sometimes I love it
D Bm
Girl, this relationship we’re in
G A
To say the least it’s puzzlin’
G D/F#
Like a crossword puzzle
Em A
Fill in the blanks
[Refrão] D Bm
What’s four down and twelve across
G A D
Two letter synonym for lost That’s me
D Bm
And a three letter word that rhymes with through
G A D
Oh I get it, that’s you
Never believed in horoscopes
But to the left of the ad
For a new dishwashin’ soap
Dear Abby’s got some good advice
For a troubled couple lost in paradise
In the Living section
Page two
Chorus
D F#m Em
That’s you, that’s me, that’s us
A
Sometimes love ain’t enough
D F#m
We try and try
G A
For the life of me, why did we give up
Chorus
D
That’s me
G D
Oh, that’s us
D Bm G A D
What’s four down and twelve across That’s us
How to play Four Down And Twelve Across
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 D. 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.