Killing The Joke
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verse 1
A
Inhibitions, televisions
Aaug
Clicking through whatever weather you know
That your mind lets you know I know better
F#m B
But I, I want to see you tonight
A
'Cause the clocks count down and we're in for bad weather
Aaug
It'd be nice to see you, to see you nice
F#m B
But I want to see you tonight
[Refrão]
A Aaug
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
F#m B
You're my top one-hundred shows
D E
Why do I always have to go killing the joke?
verse 2
A
Interstellar, dressed in leather, drinking bitter boy
Aaug
You know the plan but you never knew the ploy
F#m B
But I, I live a lonely life
A
Since you been gone I left the TV on
Aaug
Let the milk go sour, let the bills pile up
F#m B
But I, I know I'm a funny guy
[Refrão]
A Aaug
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
F#m B
You're my top one-hundred shows
D E
Why do I always have to go killing the
Bridge
E Em
Swear I saw you smile
D
You try to hide it well
B D E
Three fifteen on the wrong side
[Refrão]
A Aaug
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
F#m B
You're my top one-hundred shows
D E
Why do I always have to go killing the joke?
A Aaug
Kill the joke
A Aaug
Kill the joke
A Aaug
Kill the joke
A Aaug
Kill the joke
How to play Killing The Joke
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.