Ohio
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Modest Mouse - Ohio
Standard Tuning
Em(add9) = E minor with pinky on the high F# on the e string
D6 = Take an open C, slide it up two frets, call it a D6 Or play it like a
D with a B in the base.
Em(add9)
Took a bus straight to Baltimore
D6
On the way he took a nap
Em(add9) D6 Bm7
Dropped off a note that said "I'm giving this note back"
Em(add9) D6
PS- There's a lot going on underneath
Em(add9) D6
There's roots there's pipes, there's drainage leaks
Em(add9) D6 Em(add9)
You're Awwahhahhoh on, you're wroAwwahhahhoh ong,
Em(add9) D6 Em(add9) D6 Bm7
Ohighh eeeeeeeeeeeo
C Bm G Am G
C Bm G Am G
C Bm G Am G
Truly sorry, I see clearly
C Bm G Am G
Calmly crashing, I pace faster than anyone
C Bm G Am G
Hinges rusting, they swing louder than anything
C Bm G Am G
Truly lonely this place is flatter than it seems
C Bm
I'm upset and I leave the door open wide
G Am
Our hearts are used up, cracked and dry
C Bm
Pulled the scabs off of regrets
G Am
We haven't learned to read our conscience yet
Em(add9) D6 Bm7
C Bm G Am G
Truly sorry, I see clearly
C Bm G Am G
Hardy hoping, I spend it all on game machines
C Bm G Am G
Calmly crashing, I pace and I figure out again
C Bm G Am G
One hand clapping, awake but napping
C Bm
Rows of lights to illuminate lines
G Am
Why don't they turn them off and let us see night
C Bm
Drove crazed grooming my lies
G Am
You can't look in on one way eyes, Ohio
How to play Ohio
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 Em. 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.