Necessary Evil
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Am F Dm
Let's get lost
Am F Dm
Fingers crossed
A F D Dm
It is an ordinary evening
A F D Dm
I am broadcasting are you receiving
Am F Dm
Sick sick sound
Am F Dm
All fall down
A F D Dm
It is a necessary evil
A F D Dm
Just like highway gas stations and people
Am F C D
I remember golden days when all this was a mystery
Am F C D
And you could write a letter then or god forbid come visit me
F
And if you find yourself without me
G
Can you find yourself without me
Dm
Can you find yourself without me
F
Can you find your self without me
Am F Dm
Hi, I'm fine
Am F Dm
You are saying nothing but your tongue is getting blacker all the time
A F D Dm
It is a measurable feeling
A F D Dm
Seven on a scale from dead to breathing
Am F C D
I've connected speakers to my suitors at the discotheques
Am F
And they don't know the difference
C Dm
Are they men or are they Memorex?
F
And if you find yourself without me
G
If you find yourself without me
Dm
C'mon find yourself without me
F
C'mon c'mon c'mon
G
And take your Listerine
D
Listerine
F#m D Bm
F#m D Bm
F#m D Bm
F#m D Bm
Am F C D
I remember golden days when all this was a mystery
Am F C D
And you could write a letter then or god forbid come visit me
Am F C D
I remember golden days when all this was a mystery
Am F C D
And you could write a letter then or god forbid come visit me
F
And if you find yourself without me
G
If you find yourself without me
Dm
C'mon find yourself without me
F
C'mon c'mon c'mon
G
And take your Listerine
D
Listerine
How to play Necessary Evil
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.