Lucky Dog - Nick Lowe

Lucky Dog

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Intro
A D A E A
 
[Verso 1]
A D A
When the world and its wiles work you over
E E7
And the stormy clouds chase all around
A A7 D A
And it's gone, the one you said was certain
E A
I will be your lucky dog. In the
 
[Verso 2]
A D A
(In the) bleak hours when whiskey works like water
E E7
And sleep won't let you in its arms
A A7 D A
I will turn those tears to ancient history
E A
I will be your lucky dog
 
[Refrão]
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E
I want a dog
A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
 
{Solo}
A D A D A
 
[Verso 3]
A D A
These days I can only stand and wonder
E E7
When will all this madness end?
A A7 D A
Don't get mad, baby and pick up all the furniture
E A
I will be your lucky dog.
 
{Solo}
A D A E A D A E A
 
[Refrão]
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E
I want a dog
A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
 
[Refrão]
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E
I want a dog
A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
A
I want a dog
A
I'll be your lucky dog
E A
I wanna be your lucky dog.
 
Outro
A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
D A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
E A
(I wanna be your lucky dog)
A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
D A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
A
(Dog, I'll be your lucky dog)
E A
(I wanna be your lucky dog)

How to play Lucky Dog

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 A. 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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