Neck On Up
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Intro: Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm C/E
F Bb
I gave the girls the eye, I've given lust a try
C F - Am
I'm just an average guy, (from the neck on down)
F Bb
I used to have my fun, when all was said and done
C F - Am
I only wanted someone, (from the neck on down)
Bm Bb Bm Bb
Maybe it's one too many mornings after, or maybe I'm sick of my own nervous laughter
Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm C/E
Now I'm looking for heaven, (from the neck on up), for a perfect eleven (From the neck on up)
F Bb
I was a typical man, I had a master plan
C F - Am
I thought that heaven began, (from the waist on down)
F Bb
And I had always said, that I could use my head
C F - Am
But I was thinking instead, (from the waist on down)
Bm Bb Bm Bb
Maybe it's one too many frozen shoulders or, maybe I haven't noticed getting older
Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm F
But I'm looking for heaven, (from the neck on up), for a perfect eleven (From the neck on up)
Bb
Trapped in a dream, something has to change in this endless stream
Eb Eb/G Cm Db
Of ships that pass in the night, is this what I want out of life?
B Gb/Bb Em A
I want to know what this game is about, I want someone to try and figure me out
Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm C/E
So I'm looking for heaven, (from the neck on up), for a perfect eleven (From the neck on up)
F Bb
I can't determine why, but I'm a different guy
C F - Am
Your modus operandi, (turned me inside out)
F Bb
It's not that I don't care, about your fine hardware
C F - Am
But you've got something else there, (I can't figure out)
Bm Bb Bm Bb
Maybe I just can't finish what I've started or, maybe it's simply that I've been outsmarted
Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm F/A
Now I've found my heaven, (from the neck on up), you're a perfect eleven, (from the neck on up)
Bb F/A Gm F/A Bb F/A Gm F/A
Now I've found my heaven, (from the neck on up), you're a perfect eleven, (from the neck on up)
(repeat and fade)
How to play Neck On Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.