Last Thing I Needed
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C G
Postman delivered a past due bill notice
F C G
The alarm clock rang 2 hours late
C G
The garbage man left all the trash on the sidewalk
F C G
& the hinges fell off of the gate
F C F C
This mornin' at breakfast, I spilled all the coffee
C G Am G
I opened the door on my knee
F C Am
The last thing I needed first thing this mornin'
G C
Was to have you walk out on me
C G
Last night you came home late & I knew you'd been drinkin'
F C G
By that old mellow look on your face
C G
But I thought, It don't matter 'cause it's the Holiday season
F C G
& you fill such a big empty space
F C F C
& I lay down beside you & I wanted your lovin'
C G Am G
'Cause your love makes my life complete
F C Am
The last thing I needed first thing this mornin'
G C
Was to have you walk out on me
F Dm F Dm C
So excuse me for lookin' like my world just ended
F Dm F Dm C
Excuse me for lookin' like I just lost my best friend
F Dm F Dm
Excuse me for livin' & be forgivin'
C C/E Am G
Just go on if you wanna be free
F C Am
But the last thing I needed first thing this mornin'
G C
Was to have you walk out on me
How to play Last Thing I Needed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.