Make No Bones About It
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Intro
Em Em/D Em/B Em/A Em/G Em/A Em
Em Em/D Em/B Em/A Em/G Em/A Em
[Verso 1]
Em G D A
The skeleton in the cupboard is standing there to see you
Am Em F# B7
He hasn't any brains left but there's something in their place
Em G D A
Yes he's always there waiting round the corner
Am Em F# B7 Em
Making any ordinary day change its face
[Refrão]
G D Am Em
He tries to drag me down all the time
F Em
And make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
G D Am Em
He just drags me down all the time
F Em
And make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
Instrumental break
Em Em/D Em/B Em/A Em/G Em/A Em
[Verso 2] Em G D A
The cat has just had kittens and the dog has caught distemper
Am Em F# B7
They help me to remember all my life I've had to save
Em G D A
Now I know it's not worthwhile continuing the present
Am Em F# B7 Em
The only pleasant dream I have is rotting in a grave
[Refrão] G D Am Em
Yes you can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
G D Am Em
You can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
guitar solo
Em G D A Am Em F# B7
Em G D A Am Em F# B7 Em
[Refrão]
G D Am Em
Yes you can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
G D Am Em
You can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
G D Am Em
Yes you can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em
I don't doubt it that a dog could have a better life
G D Am Em
You can drag me down any time
F Em
(For) make no bones about it
Em Em/D Em/B Em/A Em/G Em/A Em
I don't doubt it that a dog would have a better life
How to play Make No Bones About It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.