Rent I Pay
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Intro: B E (3x) Bm E
B E Bm E
Ive been losing sleep just nodding sleep that a wish that Id knowd
B E Bm E
Ive lost all my tapes black masking peace just for asking peace that i oughta be owed
B E B E
Thats the rent Im paying, just like my brother would say it
B E B E
out amongst mark the stars and the stones, every kinda fortune gets old
A E B
Every kinda line is gonna come back to me just as I go
B E Bm E B
And thats the rent I pay like my brother say it that the rent I pay
E Bm E
Rent I pay like my brother say thats the rent I pay
F#m
Oooooooooh
Bm
Oooooooooh
F#m
Oooooooooh
Bm
Oooooooooh
E
Oooooooooh
A
Oooooooooh
E
Oooooooooh
A
Oooooooooh
Interlude: B E Em 4x
B E Bm E
Ive been losing sleep and Im nodding sleep that a wish that Id knowd
B E Bm E
Ive lost all my tapes black masking peace just for asking peace that I oughta be owed
B E Bm E
Thats the rent I pay like my brother say it thats the rent I pay
B E Bm E
Ooooh rent I pay like my brother say thats the rent I pay
F#m Bm F#m Bm
Everybody knows just where you been going, everybody knows the faces you been showing
E A
And if thats your answer no I aint your dancer 2x
How to play Rent I Pay
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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.