Nobody Home
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[Intro] Am Caug6 C D7 F Fm
C
I've got a little black book with my poems in
E
I've got a bag with a toothbrush and a comb in
F C F
When I'm a good dog they sometimes throw me a bone in
C
I got elastic bands keeping my shoes on
E E7
Got these swollen hand blues.
F C
Got thirteen channels of shit on the T.V. to choose from
C
I've got electric light
C7
And I've got second sight
F Fm C E7 Am D7 G
I've got amazing powers of observation
G E7
And that is how I know
Am
When I try to get through
C D Dm13
On the telephone to you
C F C
They'll be nobody home
F C
I've got the obligatory Hendrix perm
E E7
And the inevitable pinhole burns
F C
All down in the front of my favourite satin shirt
F C
I've got nicotine stains on my fingers
E
I've got a silver spoon on a chain
F C
I've got a grand piano to prop up my mortal remains
C
I've got wild staring eyes
C7 F
I've got a strong urge to fly
Fm C E7 Am D7 G E7
But I've got nowhere to fly to
Am C D Dm13
Ooooh Babe when I pick up the phone
C F C
There's still nobody home
F C
I've got a pair of Gohills boots
E E7
And I've got fading roots
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C7 = X 3 2 3 1 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D7 = X X 0 2 1 2
Dm13 = X 5 X 4 6 5
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
E7 = 0 2 2 1 3 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
Fm = 1 3 3 1 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Nobody Home
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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.