Ol55 - Tom Waits
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G C/G G
Well my time went so quick - ly
Bm G/B Bm
I went lickety split - ly
C D7 C/D G C/G G
Out to my OL - fifty five
G C/G G
As I pulled away slow - ly
Bm G/B Bm
Feel -ing so ho - ly
C D7 C/D
God knows I was feeling alive
 
Verse
G D/B C D (D7 or C/D if you want)
And now the sun's coming up
G D/B C D (D7 or C/D if you want)
I'm riding with Lady Luck
G D/B C
Freeway, cars, and trucks
D C/D G C/G G
Stars be - ginning to fade
D C/D G C/G G
And I lead the pa- rade
D C/D G/E
Just a-wishin' I'd stayed a little longer
C/A D C/D G C/G G
Lord don't you know the feelin's gettin' stronger.

How to play Ol55

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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