No Tell Motel
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[Intro]
D D D A7 D D
[Verse]
D
The carpet on the floor is old and faded
D
There’s a bible in the drawer next to the bed
D
There’s ice in a bucket in the bathroom
A7 D
And lord right now I need a drink to ease my head
D
She keeps asking why I’m checking the window
D
But she don’t know what’s happening outside
D
Mr and Mrs Jones just checked in
A7 D
Close the door and hung out the sign
[Chorus]
G D
And we’re all here at the No Tell motel
A
Where cheatin has become a way of life
G D
We’re all here at the No Tell motel
A7 D
And who’s that man named Jones with my wife
[Solo]
G G D D D A7 D D
[Verse]
D
She walked to the window and stood by my side
D
And I saw the tears in her eyes
D
I said why in the world are you cry -y-y-y-ing
A7 D
And she turned to me and replied
[Chorus]
G D
We’re all here at the No Tell motel
A
Where cheatin has become a way of life
G D
We’re all here at the No Tell motel
A7 D
Yes, that’s my husband with your wife
[Chorus]
G D
Yeh, we’re all here at the No Tell motel
A
Cause cheatin has become a way of life
G D
We’re all here at the No Tell motel
A7 D D
And who’s that man named Jones with my wife
How to play No Tell Motel
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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.