Kim The Waitress
View chords used in this chart
A D C D/G (wail on this chord)
E|---------2----2--2-2---------O--2--2---2-2----
B|-------2-3----3--3-3---------1--3--3---3-3----
G|-------2-2----2--2-2---------O--2--2---2-2---- [repeat]
D|----2--2------------------2-----O--O---O-O----
A|-O---------------------3--------O--O---O-O----
E|--------------------------------3--3---3-3----
A D
Pressed lips and tender hips
C D/G A D C D/G
Turnin' in my head
A D
Writing poems in a corner booth
C D/G A D C D/G
That I'd die if she read
A D
Seeing her in but a silver cross
C D/G A D C D/G
Lying on her bed
[chorus:]
A D C D/G
No one can save us from Kim the waitress
A D C D/G
No one can save us but Kim the waitress
A D C D/G
Nobody can save us but Kim the waitress
D/G A D C D/G A D C D/G
Always turns me on
Sometimes she comes with coffee
Leaning over pouring
I'd like to gently pull her to me
Kiss her with no warning
Seeing her some sunny Sunday morning
[chorus]
(32OO33)
A G/D
She doesn't come around anymore
A G/D
And that bothers me
A G/D
And that bothers me
A
Yeah, it bothers me
C G/D D Dsus4 D
Though I don't stand a ghost of a chance with her
A G/D
She's pretty (and that bothers me)
A G/D
She's pretty (and that bothers me)
A G/D
So pretty (and that bothers me)
A
And it bothers me
[chorus]
A D C D/G
No one can save us
A D C D/G
No one can save us
A D C D/G A
Nobody can save us
Enjoy! Send comments/feedback my way!
Mike Novak
novakmj@sluvca.slu.edu
How to play Kim The Waitress
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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.