Linoleum
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E G#
Possessions never meant anything to me
I'm not crazy
C#m B A B
Well that's not true, I have a bed, and a guitar
E G#
And a dog named Dog who pisses on my floor
C#m
That's right, I've got a floor
B A B
So what, so what, so what?
E G#
I've got pockets full of Kleenex and lint and holes
C#m A
Where everything important to me
E
Just falls right down my leg
G#
And on to the floor
C#m B A
My closest friend linoleum
B E
Linoleum
G# C#m A
Supports my head, gives me something to believe
E G#
That's me on the beach side combing the sand
C#m
Metal meter in my hand
A
Sporting a pocket full of shit
E G#
That's me on the beach with a violin under my chin
C#m A
Playing with a grin, singing GBH
E G#
That's me on the back of the bus
C#m
That's me inside the cell
A
That's me inside your head
E G# C#m A
That's me inside your heeeead heeeeeead
E G# C#m B A B
That's me inside your head
Ends on: E
How to play Linoleum
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.