Peggys Kitchen Wall - Bruce Cockburn

Peggys Kitchen Wall

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D Bm G Bm A D
Crashing in the kitchen, noises in the hall
D Bm G Bm A D
Roll over and go back to sleep -- it's just a dream, that's all
D F#
So how come the window's broken?
G A
What caused the glass to fall?
D F# G A
And who put that bullet hole in Peggy's kitchen wall?
 
D Bm G Bm A D
Police arrive -- muddy up the floor
D Bm G Bm A D
Dig out half the plaster -- it's a .38 for sure
D F#
Kick the neighbour's door in
G A
Saying better tell it all
D F# G A
Who put that bullet hole in Peggy's kitchen wall?
 
D Bm G Bm A D
Blaster on the back porch shaking up the lane
D Bm G Bm A D
They're drinking gin and joking -- laughter falling down like rain
D F#
Everybody wears a halo
G A
Never saw nothing at all
D F# G A
So who put that bullet hole in Peggy's kitchen wall

How to play Peggys Kitchen Wall

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 D. 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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