Lonesome Down And Out
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C C
Well I started runninâ?? after the stayinâ?? failed to work
Am G C
Got used to livinâ?? a little heart broke and hurt
C C
Might seem reckless â??cause Iâ??m livinâ?? a lilâ?? out
Am G C
When the truth is Iâ??m just lonesome down and out
C C
When I wake up with an achinâ?? a feelinâ?? I cannot hide
Am G C
I start to shakinâ?? Iâ??m just breakinâ?? down inside
C C
Just donâ??t ask me â??cause I wonâ??t tell you Iâ??m much too proud
Am G C
When the truth is Iâ??m just lonesome down and out
Chorus:
F C
Well I try to convince myself that I canâ??t feel the pain
F C
Soak it up with whiskey and I walk out in the rain
F C Am
Stumble down the street while I scream and shout
C G C
When the truth is Iâ??m just lonesome down and out
verse 2:
C C
Well Iâ??m standinâ?? on a mountain the one I built with guilt and shame
Am G C
Lookinâ?? out on the messes I've made
C C
I wish that I could go back down and say Iâ??m sorry without a doubt
Am G C
When the truth is Iâ??m just lonesome down and out
Chorus:
F C
Well I try to convince myself that I canâ??t feel the pain
F C
Soak it up with whiskey and I walk out in the rain
F C Am
Stumble down the street while I scream and shout
C G C
When the truth is Iâ??m just lonesome down and out
How to play Lonesome Down And Out
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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.