Hedda Gabler - John Cale

Hedda Gabler

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1st verse
C D
Hedda Gabler
C
Had a very funny face
D C
Tired of waiting
D C
Tired of the human race
 
2nd verse
D C
Like her brother
D C
Sitting in the library
D C
Reading how dear Adolf
D C
Was going to save all Germany
 
[Refrão]Chorus
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
She'll go down in history
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
Down in all her misery
 
3rd verse
D C
Like her mother
D C
Married to the bank manager
D C
She took the money
D C
Hung him in the closet for fun
 
[Refrão]Chorus
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
She'll go down in history
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
Down in all her misery
 
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
She'll go down in history
C/G Em
Hedda Gabler
Am
Down in all her misery
 
Coda
Asus2 A Asus4 A
A Dsus2
Sleep... sleep... sleep, Hedda Gabler
A Dsus2
Sleep... sleep... sleep, Hedda Gabler
A Dsus2
Sleep... sleep... sleep, Hedda Gabler
A Dsus2
Sleep... sleep... sleep, Hedda Gabler
 
(repeat to fade)

How to play Hedda Gabler

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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.

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