Northern Lad
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D
I thought we'd be ok
E
Me and my molasses
F#m E
But I feel something is wrong
F#m E
But I feel this cake just isn't done
D
Don't say that you don't
F#m D
And if you could see me now
F#m D
Said if you could see me now
F#m
Girls you've got to know
D
When it's time to turn the page
A
When you're only wet
E
Because of the rain
C#m D
Bec - ause
A E
Because of the rain
C#m D
Bec - ause
A
He don't show much these days
Bm
It gets so fucking cold
D
I loved his secret places
E
But I can't go anymore
A
"You change like sugar cane"
Bm
Says my northern lad
D
I guess you go too far
E
When pianos try to be guitars
F#m E
I feel the west in you
F#m E
And I feel it falling apart too
D
Don't say that you don't
F#m D
And if you could see me now
F#m D
Said if you could see me now
F#m
Girls you've got to know
D
When it's time to turn the page
A
When you're only wet
E
Because of the rain
C#m D
Bec - ause
A E
Because of the rain
C#m D
Bec - ause
How to play Northern Lad
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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.