Little Savage
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Chords from the songbook, mostly
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By Elvis Costello
INTRO:
Dm C G Dm C G
F G D
I would have waited all my life
D G A
Just to make love out of something other than spite
C G Gm A
But the beauty is the beast you're baiting
Dm G
Should really be worth the waiting
Em A
You do something ver - y special to
Em A
Mr. Average
Em B
Now the lamb lies with the lion
F A Dm C G Dm C G
He's just a lit - tle savage
F G D G A
And so you turn your back on me
D F#m Gm C G
And all the hot air that only echoes stale tobacco
F G D
Actions speak louder now than words
(By just a fraction)
D G A C
What's the use of saying I love you when I'm drinking to distraction
G Gm
We save our sanity
A F
By saying such and such
Db+
After all its been discussed
F G
You say you must be touched
(chorus)
How to play Little Savage
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.