January Floor
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John Gorka - January Floor
Intro: G C G D G D G D G D G
C
Don't be petty
G
Don't be trite
C
I'm feeling pretty good now
D
I'm doing alright
Em
Memories are wrong
C
They never did play fair
G C
If it's all in the past
D G D G
Why doesn't it stay there
INTERLUDE: D Em D C D G
C
I got old
G
I just didn't get wise
C
Bred for the occasion
D
But I__ didn't rise
Em
I never gave up though
C
Like those other guys
G C
I guess I never did learn
D G
How to com--promise
Chorus:
C D G
I'd pay extra for a homemade guarantee, hmm
C D G
I need to learn to stay good company
C D Em
Now there's no one else behind this door
D C D C G Am D G
No warm feet on this January floor____
INTERLUDE: D Em G C D G C G
C
Never give up
G
Never give in
C
Unpopular decisions
D
Keep you lonely, keep you thin
Em
Friends turn to strangers
C
And strangers, friends
G C
But life can be so sweet
D G
'Til the bitter end
Chorus:
C D G
I'd pay extra for a homemade guarantee, hmm
C D G
I need to learn to stay good company
C D Em
Now there's no one else behind this door
D C D C G Am D G
No warm feet on this January floor____
How to play January Floor
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.