Lunch Money
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Intro
A E F#m x2
[Verso 1]
A E F#m
I heard youre moving to a foreign city with a friend
A E F#m
Well Im still working at the Argos stockroom back at home
A
Was it the work or the money that stole your blouse
E F#m
Or cynical boys on the back of the bus?
A
They always took your lunch money by the old canal
E F#m
They always took your lunch money, I dont know how
[Refrão]
A
I had a dream of your arms around me
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I had a trench coat
You were my boyfriend
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
{Instrumental}
A E F#m x2
[Verso 2]
A E F#m
I heard youre teaching once again at the conservatory
A E F#m
Well Ive been riding city buses daily just for a hobby
A
Was it the work or the mony that stole your blouse
E F#m
Or cynical boys on the back of th bus?
A
They always took your lunch money by the old canal
E F#m
They always took your lunch money I dont know how
[Refrão]
A
I had a dream of your arms around me
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I had a trench coat
You were my boyfriend
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I dont believe you son
I dont believe you
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I had a dream of your arms around me
E F#m A
But now I come along youre bringing me right on down
[Ponte]
E F#m A E
Youre bringing me right on down
F#m A E
Why would you bring me down?
F#m A E F#m
Why would you bring me down?
[Refrão]
A
I had a dream of your arms around me
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I had a trench coat
You were my boyfriend
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I dont believe you son
I dont believe you
E F#m
When Id come along Id know that youd hold me for days
A
I had a dream of your arms around me
E F#m A
But now I come along youre bringing me right on down
How to play Lunch Money
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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.