Makin Out
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Capo 2
verse 1:
E
I'll be the one who brings you coffee when you can't get up
(E)
I'll be the one who turns the light out when you go to sleep
A
I'll be the one who turns your stomach into something else and you say
(A)
Shut up, shut up, every time I say
verse 2:
E
I'll be the one who takes your coat off, one to take the blame
(E)
I'll be the one you call your lover, every now and then
A
You'll be the one who keeps me sober, one to keep me sane and you say
(A)
Shut up, shut up, every time I say it
Pre-Chorus
B A
And I'd cut my fingers to the bone,
(A)
And I'd split my sides in for you
[Refrão]
E B
Tonight, we throw ourselves away
A
And we make it every time
E A
When I thought I was O. K.
E
You said I was alright
B
As the night comes crashing down
A
We catch ourselves a line
E A
Yeah we're only makin' out
E
If we make it out alright
verse 3:
E
I'll be the one who stands beside you in the photograph
(E)
I'll be the one that's in your water when you want me there
A
I'll be the one you're falling over every time you laugh and you say
(A)
Shut up, shut up, every time I say
verse 4:
E
I'll be the one who keeps you guessing, who swears a lot
(E)
I'll be the one that let your colours in the white wash
A
You'll be the one that knocks the man out I was beating up and you say
(A)
Shut up, shut up, every time I say it
Pre-Chorus
B A
And you cut my face, I told you so
(A)
I'd tear my eyes out for you
[Refrão]
E B
Tonight, we throw ourselves away
A
And we make it every time
E A
When I thought I was O. K.
E
You said I was alright
B
As the night comes crashing down
A
We catch ourselves a line
E A
Yeah we're only makin' out
E
If we make it out alright
Link: E A
Pre-Chorus
B A
And I'd cut my fingers to the bone,
(A)
And I'd split my sides in for you
[Refrão]
E B
Tonight, we throw ourselves away
A
And we make it every time
E A
When I thought I was O. K.
E
You said I was alright
B
As the night comes crashing down
A
We catch ourselves a line
E A
Yeah we're only makin' out
E
If we make it out alright
Outro: E
How to play Makin Out
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 E. 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.