Out The Window
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here's Out the Window by the Violent Femmes, from the album Why Do Birds Sing?
Enjoy!
(all chords are standard major chords -ver' easy).
G C G
Life was fun, life was great til I made my big mistake, oh no, it never
D G C
happen to me...life was short & life was sweet I was thinking as I hit
G D
the street, I could hardly believe it, I could scarcely conceive it, I
C G D
had Gone Out the Window I had Gone Out the Window I had Gone Out the
G C G
Window...continue that pattern except for...Catch me I am falling,
C G D
catch me I am falling...(repeat)
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How to play Out The Window
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 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.