Holiday Inn
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[Intro ]
C# C# C# F#m
F#m E B7
[Verso 1]
E E7
Just two minutes from the sea
A A7
Every room equipped with H and C
E F#
Life is fun for everyone
F# G#m F#m G#m
Down at Holiday Inn
E E7
Breakfast in the dining room
A A7
And guess which ones are on their honeymoon?
E F#
Blushing bride trying to hide
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
[Refrão]
E7 A
So, come on, people
C# F#
You mustn't be late
F#m
There's a lot to do
F#
And there'll be people
Standin' in the bathroom queue
Don't let it happen to you
[Verso 2]
E E7
Life goes merrily along
A A7
To the music of the dinner gong
E F#
Potted plants, maiden aunts
F# G#m F#m G#m
Down at Holiday Inn
E E7
Homemade marmalade for tea
A A7
Swimsuits hanging on the balcony
E F#
If you can, get your tan
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
[Refrão]
E7 A
So, come on, people
C# F#
You mustn't be late
F#m
There's a lot to do
F#
And there'll be people
Standin' in the bathroom queue
Don't let it happen to you
[Verso 3]
E E7
Homemade marmalade for tea
A A7
Swimsuits hanging on the balcony
E F#
If you can, get your tan
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
Outro
E F#
Come next year, I'll be here
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
F# E
Down at Holiday Inn
How to play Holiday Inn
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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.