Holiday
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Intro: C Am F G (2x)
C Am
It's good to go away for the summer, it's good to lie awake all night
F G
I got this real bad habit of setting up camp where the lightning strikes
C Am
Why don't you sit me down in the kitchen, why don't you tell me cut my hair
F G
Why don't you stop looking thru the mirror wearing out that far off stare
F G Em Am F G
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, yeah yeah
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, yeah yeah
F G Em
These people get so mean when they grind you through the gears of the big machine
C Am
C Am
I've seen a little too much high way, I drank a little too much wine
F G
I've kept too many deep dark secrets that sooner or later wear out my mind
C Am
I've got an unclear destination, I've been an irresponsible son
F G
I should have seen it coming I get all wound up and then I pop like a gun
F G Em Am F G
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, yeah yeah
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, yeah yeah
F G Em
I don't want to make no scene I'm just looking for another dirty way to get clean
C Am F G
C Am F G
F G Em Am F G
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, yeah yeah
C Am G
How bout a holiday, how bout a holiday, ooh
F G Em Am C
As silly as it seems I'm just looking for another dirty way to get clean
How to play Holiday
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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.