Guilty
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E E7
Yes baby, I've been drinkin
A Am D
Ya, I shouldn't come by I know
E C# C
But I found myself in trouble, darlin'
B E A E B7
And I had no place else to go
E E7
Got some whiskey from a bottle
A Am D
Got some cocaine from a friend
E C# C
And I had to keep on movin' babe
B E A E E7
Till' I was back in your arms again
A Am
But I'm guilty, yes I'm guilty
E B E (bass F# G# B)
And I'll be guilty all the rest of my life
A Am D
How come I never do, what I'm supposed to do
F# B
Nothing I try to do ever turns out right
E E7 A
You know how it is with me baby,
Am D
You know I just can't stand myself
E C# C
It takes a whole lot of medicine
B E A E
For me to pretend that I'm somebody else
(from Takin My Time, 1973, written by Randy Newman)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
How to play Guilty
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.