Nakhla Dog
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Intro: G Em C G (x2)
[Verso 1]
D G
With a heart of sand
D G
And a head of coal
D G D G
Oh Nakhla dog, oh Nakhla dog
D G D
And who would have noticed?
D G D G D G
And who would have known you, Nakhla dog, oh Nakhla dog
[Refrão]
G Em C G
You be the meteor I'll be the ground below
G Em C G
You be the chainsaw and I will be the pine
G Em C G
And with a flash of paint across my waist
D G D G
I will be waiting with my head on fire
[Verso 2]
D G
And all at once
D G D G D G
Like ashes in the moment oh Nakhla dog, oh Nakhla dog
[Refrão]
G Em C G
You be the meteor and I'll be the ground below
G Em C G
You be the chainsaw and I will be the pine
G Em C G
And with a flash of paint across my waist
D G D G
I will be waiting with my head on fire
D G D G
I will be waiting with a wagging tail
Outro: G Em C G (x2)
How to play Nakhla 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 G. 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.