Nil
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D G
I've been drifting, I've been drinking too much
D G
Been thinking I'm not thinking clearly enough
Em
Are there two of me, it feels like there are two of me
C D7
One is my enemy and one's sent to deliver me
D G
When I'm drowning I like drowning alone
D G
Don't need no one to tell me to pull up the rope
Em
I can't have only one, no I can't just have only one
C D7
It's all and none none ni and know that it's true, so
G C D G
You leave nil for me
D G
I'll do different things, but I like them all
D G
Blue is beautiful, curled up in a ball
Em
And don't feel anything, I don't want to feel anything
C D7
It's more than feeling it, it's more than the real thing
D G
Are you impressed with how depressed I've become
D G
Better get your angels to go bang on a drum
Em
But they don't recognize me, they don't seem to recognize
C D7
I was baptized but they bared no mind, so
G C D G
You leave nil for me
G C D G
You leave nil for me
G C D G
You, please, keep it away from me
C
D G
Keep it away from me
How to play Nil
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.