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verse 1
Amaj7 Dmaj7
Lines, lines around the block oh
Amaj7 Dmaj7 Amaj7
Lines, now the clock is strikin' seven thirty
Em7 A7 Em7
Ooh lines, lines around the block oh lines
A7 Dmaj7
Now the clock is strikin' eight
Dmaj7 Em7 D G
Walk in sit down
Gm6 Dm7b5
Previews of the coming shows
E7
Now the movie's starting
A Am7 E
Oh, the movie's starting kinda slow but
F#m7 B7 E F#m7 Gdim E
It'll get better-er
A Am7 E
Oh, there's a scene with these two, oh
F#m7 B7 E F#m7 Gdim E
He's gonna get her love
 
Outro/Fade
A
He's gonna tell her
D E
She's gonna tell him too
A D D# E
Who's gonna tell them baby

How to play Lines

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Amaj7. 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.

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