Killing Time - The Tragically Hip
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Riff x 2
I need your confidence, need to know your mine
Riff x 2
When it gets right down to the killing time
Riff x 2
I know your heart is bad, but it's all I've ever had
Riff x 2
We can live our lives on this righteous crime
Dsus2 Em7+5 G Dsus2 Em7+5 G
I got kicked when I was down and a sailor took my girl to town
Dsus2 Em7+5 G Dsus2 Em7+5 G
then she licked my wounds with the sea dog's salt
Dsus2 Em7+5 G Dsus2 Em7+5 G
I drank a half a bottle of jack, swore I'd never take you back
Dsus2 Em7+5 G Dsus2 Em7+5 G
by the bottle's end I was on that phone.
Em7+5 C Am
What you call compromise I don't understand
Em7+5 C Am A
What you call compromise I don't under------stand
How do you walk away?
How do you walk away?
How do you walk away from a woman that gone and done you wrong?
CHORDS:
A - x02220
Am - x02210
C - x32010
Dsus2 - xx0230
Em7+5 - 032030
G - 320030
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How to play Killing Time - The Tragically Hip
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dsus2. 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.