Red Paint
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verse 1:
Bb
I was sad enough
F
last Saturday
Gm
I woke you to talk
but you didn't have
Eb Bb
much to say You came
F Gm
to two cherry cokes
Eb
came to two cokes
Bb F
You came to two
Gm
cherry cokes came
Eb
to two cokes
[Refrão]Bb F Gm
In the morning
when the wind is
Eb
still warm And
the rivers still
F
following still
Eb F Gm F/A
following
Bb F
The Astor hotel
is black in
Eb F Gm
the windows
F/A
Black in the
Bb
hall black in
F
the hall since we
Eb F Gm F/A Bb
left separately
verse 2:
Bb F Gm
I woke you to talk
but you didn't have
Eb Bb
much to say You came
F Gm
to two cherry cokes
Eb
came to two cokes
to two
[Refrão]Bb F Gm
In the morning
when the wind is
Eb
still warm And
the rivers still
F
following still
Eb F Gm F/A
following
Bb F
The Astor hotel
is black in
Eb F Gm F/A
the windows
Bb F
A country letter
straight from a
Eb F Gm
widow
F/A
come in the
Bb
nighttime To the
F
back porch throw
Eb F Gm F/A
rocks at my window
Bb
throw rocks at
Bb
my at my window
the rocks
F/A
at my window
the rocks
Eb Eb
at my window
Eb F Gm
You sound like
F/A Bb
young love
Eb F Gm
You sound like
F/A Bb
young love
Eb F Gm
You sound like
F/A Bb
young love
This house built
F
cleverly for
Eb F Gm F/A
you and me
Bb
You sound like
F
young love
You sound like
Eb F Gm F/A
young love
Outro: Eb F Gm F/A x3 Bb Bb(hold)
How to play Red Paint
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 Bb. 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.