Grandmas Place
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Intro
Bm A/C# D Bm A/C# D
[Verso 1]
Bm A/C# D
I'd walk down the street to my Grandma's house
Bm A/C# D
It was just a few doors from my own
Bm A/C# D
Her roses were dead, but the lights were still on
Bm A/C# D
So I let myself in from the cold
Bm A/C# D
I'd take off my shoes cause she hated the dirt
Bm A/C# D
And I'd try not to curse while she's home
Bm A/C# D
The smell of the Dettol and oxtail soup
Bm A/C# D
She said "Boy, you don't fit in your clothes"
[Refrão]
G D
Amen
Bm A/C# D
We said prayers before we ate
G D
My safe haven
Bm A/C# D
Take me back to my Grandma's place
[Verso 2]
Bm A/C# D
I was seven years old when I learnt how to cook
Bm A/C# D
And ten when I started to sing
Bm A/C#
Oh she'd bring me to church
D
And she'd cover my ears
Bm A/C# D
When my dad would scream horrible things
Bm A/C# D
And I'd lay on the couch with the plastic wrap
Bm A/C# D
God forbid I spill my J2O
Bm A/C# D
She'd read me the Bible, I'd stare at the clock
Bm A/C# D
And ask Grandma, "When's Mum coming home?"
[Refrão]
G D
Amen
Bm A/C# D
We say prayers at the end of the day
G D
My safe haven
Bm A/C# D
Can we go back to Grandma's place
Interlude
G Bm A D
[Verso 3]
Bm A/C# D
Oh, fifteen years passed, how'd we fall out of touch?
Bm A/C# D
So I called to see if you're okay
Bm A/C# D
It rang and it rang and I finally gave up
Bm A/C# D
Now I'm paying a lot for that shame
Bm A/C# D
Oh, Aunt Jenny told me you're reaching the end
Bm A/C# D
And the blood isn't reaching your heart
Bm A/C# D
And the funeral came in the blink of an eye
Bm A/C# D
Oh, I feel like a boy in the dark
[Refrão]
G D
Amen
Bm A/C# D
I pray that the memories won't fade
G D
My safe haven
Bm A/C# D
Can I go back to Grandma's place
G D
I say Amen
Bm A/C# D
I pray that the memories won't fade
G D
My safe haven
Bm A/C# D
Can I go back to Grandma's place
Bm A/C# D
Can I go back to Grandma's place
Bm A/C# D
Can I go back to Grandma's place
How to play Grandmas Place
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.