New Coat Of Paint
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New coat of paint - Tom Waits
The heart of saturday night
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Intro (x2):
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7sus4 G#7
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7 C#m7
Verse 1:
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7sus4 G#7
Let's put a new coat of paint on this lonesome old town
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7sus4 G#7
Set 'em up, we'll be knockin' em down.
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7sus4 G#7
You wear a dress, baby, and I'll wear a tie.
C#m7 F#7 A7 G#7 C#m7
We'll laugh at that old bloodshot moon in that burgundy sky
Verse 2:
All your scribbled lovedreams, are lost or thrown away,
Here amidst the shuffle of an overflowing day
Our love needs a transfusion so let's shoot it full of wine
Fishin' for a good time starts with throwin'in your line.
Verse 3:
(practically verse 1)
Let's put a new coat of paint on this lonesome old town
Set 'em up, Set 'em up, we'll be knockin' em down.
You wear a dress, baby, and I'll wear a tie.
We'll laugh at that old bloodshot moon in that burgundy sky
How to play New Coat Of Paint
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m7. 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.