Nwb - Busted Flat In Lake Charles
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Am G
Never holding aces
D Am
When I roll it’s old snake eyes
Am G
The Turn card didn’t help me
D Am
Now I’m bluffing for my life
[Chorus]
Am G
Keep that engine running boy
D Am
Put the car close by the door
Am G
I’m Busted flat in Lake Charles
D Am
Lady Luck ain’t here no more
[Verse 2]
Am G
loan shark’s in the corner
D Am
Talking to the queen of spades
Am G
They both know the score
D Am
Before any cards are played
Am G
Sheriff’s got his eye on me
D Am
Cause I owe all over town
Am G
Never catch on 4th street
D Am
Watch the river drive me down
[Chorus]
Am G
Keep that engine running boy
D Am
Put the car close by the door
Am G
I’m Busted flat in Lake Charles
D Am
Lady Luck ain’t here no more
[Verse 3]
Am G
They’ll shake you down on Broad Street
D Am
As The judge just sits and smiles
Am G
hand over your money
D Am
There’s no need to any trial
Am G
brand new shiny prison
D Am
Count room filled with cash
Am G
Lawyers driving sports cars
D Am
Politicians kicking back
[Chorus]
Am G
Keep that engine running boy
D Am
Put the car close by the door
Am G
I’m Busted flat in Lake Charles
D Am
Lady Luck ain’t here no more
[Verse 4]
Am G
Cowboys and the swamp rats
D Am
I better watch my back
Am G
Don’t sit at the table
D Am
Unless your bags already packed
Am G
Tapped out at the nugget
D Am
I’m a stranger in this town
Am G
all I know for certain
D Am
In this circus, I’m the clown
[Solo]
Am G D Am (x4)
Am G
Keep that engine running boy
D Am
Put the car close by the door
Am G
Cause hells broke loose in Lake Charles
D Am
I can't take it anymore
How to play Nwb - Busted Flat In Lake Charles
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.