Putting The Dog To Sleep
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Intro: C Bm Am G F G C
Verses
C Bm Am
Prove to me I'm not gonna die alone.
G F
Put your arm around my collarbone
C G
And open the door.
C
Don't lie to me
Bm Am
If you're putting the dog to sleep.
G F C G
That pet you just couldn't keep, and couldn't afford.
Solo
Verse
C Bm Am
Well prove to me I'm not gonna die alone.
G F C G
Unstitch that (shit?) I've sewn to close up the hole that tore through my skin.
C Bm Am
Well my trust in you is a dog with a broken leg...
G F C G
Tendons too torn to beg for you to let me back in.
C Bm Am
You said I can't prove to you you're not gonna die alone.
G F C G
But trust me to take you home to clean up that blood all over your palms.
C Bm Am
You can't keep running out kicking yourself off the bed.
G F C G
Kicking yourself in the head. Because you're kicking me too.
F Am C
Put your trust in me, I'm not gonna die alone (2x)
G
I don't think so.
F Am C
Put your trust in me, I'm not gonna die alone (2x)
G
I don't think so.
Outro F Am C G
How to play Putting The Dog To Sleep
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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.