Ninth Pin
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[Verso 1]
Am F
I've got friends in high places
C E
At the top of the escalators
Am F
We hold hands as we walk off
C E
Just like our mothers mothers taught us
[Verso 2]
F C
And they live in the city
E Am
Theyll have a dog and a kid by thirty
F C
Ill stay young and annoying
E E E E
Ninth pin for the win settle in disappointing
[Refrão]
Bm D E
Pour me a drink and i'll be alright
Bm D E
Learn not to think so I sleep at night
Bm D
Cause youre born and youre free and youre thrown
Bb F
And you're tired and dead and youre grown.
Am
Sit tight
[Verso 3]
Am F
I've got friends in high places
C E
Silver suit and a scalpel to the head
Am F
And theyre free on the underground
C E
But the rockstars take the bus instead
[Verso 4]
F C
And they love me like sisters
E Am
And you know I cant keep a straight face
F C
So I dread it like Christmas
E E E
Whats that? big cat! fall flat! on the rat race
[Refrão]
Bm D E
Pour me a drink and i'll be alright
Bm D E
Learn not to think so I sleep at night
Bm D
Cause youre born and youre free and youre thrown
Bb F
And you're tired and dead and youre grown.
Am
Sit tight
How to play Ninth Pin
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 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.