Lord only knows
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B G# E B
You only got one finger left and it's pointing at the door
B G# E B
And you're taking for granted what the Lord's made on the floor
B G# E B
So I'm picking up the pieces and putting them up for sale
B G# E B
Throw your meal ticket out the window put your skeletons in jail
F# B
Cuz' Lord only knows it's getting late
F# B
Your senses are gone so don't you hesitate
E G# B G#
To give yourself a call let your bottom dollars fall
G F# B
Throwing your two bit cares down the drain
B G# E B
Invite me to the seven seas like some seasick man
B G# E B
you do whatever you please and I'll do whatever I can
B G# E B
Titanic, fare thee well, my eyes are turning pink
B G# E B
Don't call us when the new age gets old enough to drink
F# B
Cuz' Lord only knows it's getting late
F# B
Your senses are gone so don't hesitate
E G# B G#
To move on up the hill there's nothing dead left to kill
G F# B
Throwing your two bit cares down the drain
B A F# E B A
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F# E B A F# E
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Going back to Houston do the hotdog dance
Going back to Houston to get me some pants
Submitted by DR.GONZO
How to play Lord only knows
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 B. 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.