Pick Me Up
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Verse
B A E7
Once my girl was conscious she had better days with you
B A E7
Then fame and fortune came your way and made a change of you
B A E7
You climbed your ladder of success and I'm not on solid ground
B E7
and when it starts to crumble pick me up on your way down
A7 E7 A7
Pick me up when roads are shattered when false friends cannot be
E7
found
B E7
Oh you know I'll still be drinking pick me up on your way down
B A E7
I've hit the bottom of the glass there's just one way to go
B A E7
The world I've chosen for my own is one you'll never know
B A E7
When folks say they don't know me say I'm not on solid ground
B E7
You will find me in my alley pick me up on your way down
A7 E7 A7
Pick me up when roads are shattered when false friends cannot be
E7
found
B E7
Oh you know I'll still be drinking pick me up on your way down
A7 E7 A7
Pick me up when roads are shattered when false friends cannot be
E7
found
B E7
Oh you know I'll still be drinking pick me up on your way down
How to play Pick Me Up
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 B. 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.