Payback Is A Dog
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Intro
F#maj7 Emaj7 F#maj7 Emaj7
[Verso 1]
F#maj7 Emaj7 D#m7 D#7
By mistake I heard some news about you
G#m7 {BmM7} E9(#11) F#maj7
I just turned my head and closed my ears, it hurt so bad
[Verso 2]
F#maj7 Emaj7 D#m7 D#7
First, I tried to run (First I tried to run), I paused a moment
G#m7 {BmM7} E9(#11) A#m7
Just to catch my breath and then I saw how big a fool I was
G#m7 A#m7
To love you so, and when I turned my back
Bmaj7 B/C#
I had nowhere to go
[Pré-Refrão]
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7 D#m9
Remember when I told you, not long ago
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7 D#m9
If you wanted somebody new to let me know
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7
One day you'll know just how it feels
[Refrão]
D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog
[Verso 3]
F#maj7 Emaj7 D#m7 D#7
It seems like only yesterday we chased our rainbow
G#m7 {BmM7} E9(#11) A#m7
Now our pot of gold has turned to worthless, useless sand, it seems
G#m7 A#m7
It was just a dream and I just woke up
Bmaj7 B/C#
I don't have anything
[Pré-Refrão]
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7 D#m9
Now you seem to act so strange, I told you so
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7 D#m9
Only got yourself to blame, wanna let you know
G#m7 Bmaj7 A#m7
One day you'll see just how it feels
[Refrão]
D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
G#m7 D#m9
Payback is a dog (Dog, it's a dog)
Outro
G#m7 D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
G#m7 D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
G#m7 D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
G#m7 D#m9 G#m7 D#m9
How to play Payback Is A Dog
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 F#maj7. 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.