Ill Drown
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** This is how I play the song. It's probably not correct but it sounds okay to my ears. **
Dbm E
He's alone in his house out there,
A
far, far away,
Dbm
he sleeps with his eyes open.
Dbm
He was so sad last night,
E
in this house out there
A
he took my hand
Dbm
and whispered.
Dbm E A Dbm
Dbm
And life is so sad
E
in this house out there,
A
his window's alright
Dbm
his garden is wonderful.
Dbm
But this waterfall salt tears
comes from him,
E
he will fill his house.
A
He takes my hand
Dbm
and whispers:
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you.
Dbm E A Dbm
Dbm
These tears run so fast
E
in his house out there
A
he tried to get out,
Dbm
his house took his hand and smiled.
Dbm
You'll never escape
E
from this sad, sad house,
A
I take his hand,
we sink.
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
I do.
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you,
Dbm B A
I'll drown when I see you... E
How to play Ill Drown
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dbm. 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.