Holiday inn
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E D A
Boston at last and the plane's touching down
E D A
Our hostess is handing the hot towels around
F#m C#m Bm Bm7
From a terminal gate to a black limousine
E D A
It's a ten minute ride to the Holiday Inn
E D A
Boredom's a pastime that one soon acquired
E D A
Where you get to the stage where you're not even tired
F#m C#m Bm Bm7
Kicking your heels till the time comes around
E D A A/B A/C#
To pick up your bags and head out of town
G D A
Slow down Joe, I'm a rock and roll man
G D A A/B A/C#
I've twiddled my thumbs in a dozen odd bands
D E
And you ain't seen nothing till you've been
F#m E D A G F#m F
In a motel baby like the Holiday Inn
G D A
Slow down Joe, I'm a rock and roll man
G D A A/B A/C#
I've twiddled my thumbs in a dozen odd bands
D E
And you ain't seen nothing till you've been
F#m E D A G F#m F G A
In a motel baby like the Holiday Inn
A G F#m F G A
How to play Holiday inn
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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.