Ringing Hollow
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Intro
G C G
C
[Verso 1]
C
Well, I was madly in love with you
F
Before we ever met
C
I saw all your movies
F
I smoked your cigarettes
G
I drove down your highway
F
To the mountain top
G
I spent all my money
F
Putting quarters in your old jukebox
[Refrão]
Em
It's ringing hollow
Am
It's ringing deep
F
It's ringing loud
Em
And there's always a scoundrel
Am F
Trying to whip up the crowd
C F
What do you think about that?
C F
The clocks never gonna turn back
Em Am F
Lady Liberty don't look so good
G
When she's wearing a frown
[Verso 2]
C C7
And I wandered the cities
F
And I hit all the bars
C
I drove through the suburbs
F
And I lounged in the malls
G
Let the dreamers get the dream they want
F
My favorite joke
G
So pass around the fenty
F
Pass around the coke
[Refrão]
Em
It's ringing hollow
Am
It's ringing deep
F
It's ringing loud
Em
And there's always a king
Am F
Trying to pick up the crown
C F
But what do you think about that?
C F
They took away the welcome mat
Em Am F
Lady Liberty don't look so good
G
When there's a tear in her gown
{Instrumental}
Am Em
Am F G
[Verso 3]
C
And I drove through the desert
F
With the dust in my face
C
And I lived outside of Dallas
F
Rundown shack of a place
G
I was handcuffed and arrested
F
It don't make no sense
G
Went up to the White House
F
Shook hands with the president
[Refrão]
Em
Well, it's ringing hollow
Am
It's ringing deep
F
It's ringing loud
Em
When voices are stifled
Am F
I wanna scream out loud
C F
Liberty's not looking too well
C F
She's got another crack in her bell
Em Am F
Lady Liberty don't look so good
G
When she's wearing a scowl
Outro
C F
What do you think about that?
C F C F
What do you think about that?
C F
There's no turning back
C F
Buy me a brand new hat
C F
C F C F
C
How to play Ringing Hollow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.