Pills
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Capo II *
C G7 C . . .
C G7 C
I've taken all my pills
G F C
But I'm still not sleepy
G7 C F C
Tried to trick myself into thinking
F C
That I'm not awake
G7 C
That it's only a dream
G7 C
Put that cigarette out
G F C
Don't ask me no questions
C G7 C
C G7 C
Salome dancing on my wall
G F C
And the shadows on the floor
G7 C
Look so warm from here
F C
I've seen it all before
F C
Just one little lie
G7 C
But the difference is this
G7 C
It meant the world to me
G F C
Don't ask me no questions
F C G
"Take the wheel" she said "As I wander"
F C G Dm
We could leave this town, oh
F
I've got all I need spirit, hope and joe
C Bb F
But no one knows me
break
C G7 C
I think I lost my pills
G F C
Guess I'll take my chances
G7 C
I'm looking at the telephone
G F C
But nothing happens
F C
I am well aware
G F C
That the morning is near
G C
Put that radio down
G F C
Don't ask me no questions
C G7 C . . .
* Alternate:
Capo V
C = A
G7 = E7
G = E
F = D
Bb = G
Dm = Bm
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How to play Pills
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.