On Susans Floor
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CAPO: 2
Intro: F
verse 1:
G
Like crippled ships that made it
F C G
Through a storm and finally reached a quiet shore
C
The homeless found a home on Susan's floor
verse 2:
Didn't feel so cold and tired
Stretched out before her fire
G
Rolling smokes and drinking up her wine
F C
And I remember candlelight
F C G
And singing 'til we could not sing no more
C
Then falling warm asleep on Susan's floor
verse 3:
Well, now that my song is sweeter
I think I'd like to greet her
G
And thank her for the favours that she gave
F C
A stranger I came
F C G
My head bowed in the rain to her door
C
I sat and sang my songs on Susan's floor
Bridge:
F G
In the morning I'd go on
F Em Dm C
Buying kingdoms with my songs
G
Knowing I'd be back in just awhile
C Cadd9 F G
Warming in the sunlight of her smile
Instrumental: C G F C F C G Dm7 G C Cadd9 F G
verse 4:
C
Well, lots of time and songs have passed
I catch myself just looking back
G
Reliving all the wonder of those nights
F C
That's where I'd be today
F C G
If I had only stayed one night more
C
Sang another song on Susan's floor
VERSE 5:
F G
Like crippled ships that made it
F C G
Through a storm and finally reached a quiet shore
Dm7 G C
The homeless found a home on Susan's floor
OUTRO: F G F C F Em Dm7 C
How to play On Susans Floor
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.