Hollywood Forever
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Intro: D7M A D7M A
D7M A
Bury me in Hollywood forever
D7M A
Underneath a starry sky
D7M A
Marry me in Hollywood forever
D7M A
Don't pretend you'll never die
Bm7
Like movie stars
In flashy cars
F#m
We talk like we know all the answers
G
Leatherette
Candy cigarettes
A
There's nothing sexy about cancer
D7M
In your lungs
Gm
You make dying sound less fun
D7M
I don't want an education
Bm7
From anybody else tonight
A
And I don't want to change the station
G F#m
Cuz you're the only one I like
D7M
At 2AM
Bm
Kiss me again
F#m G A7(13)
I don't ever wanna find out how it ends
[Ponte]
( D7M A D7M A )
Kiss me harder
D7M A
Than I thought you'd ever
Bm7 G
On the 4th of July
D7M
Missed you harder
A
Than I thought I'd get to
D7M A
We just never had the time
Bm7
Like movie stars
In flashy cars
F#m
We drive too fast right past eachother
G
Leatherette
And dads in debt
A
We both have very pretty mothers
D7M
They look so young
Gm
And you make dying sound less fun
D7M
I don't want an education
Bm7
From anybody else tonight
A
And I don't want to change the station
G F#m
Cuz you're the only one I like
D7M
At 2AM
Bm
Kiss me again
F#m G A7(13)
I don't ever wanna find out how it ends
[Ponte]
( Bm7 F#m G )
Bm7
Ask me if it's alright
F#m
If you stay a little longer
Bm7
Ask me if I'm alright
F#m Gm
I might just tell you I'm a goner
Bm7
If I say anything at all
F#m Gm
Before I fall
D7M
Asleep
How to play Hollywood Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7M. 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.