Rock Bottom
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C D G
At a tiny table in a run down bar called Rock Bottom
C D G
Smoke and laughter floating through the air
C D G Em
We've all gone out lookin' for romance
C D G
So what the hell are we doin' here?
C D G
Lies they come a dime a dozen here everynight
C D G
Wedding rings get left outside in the car
C D G Em
And everybody's workin' on those mysteries of love
C D G
They won't find the answers here at the bar
Chorus
C D G
Let me go to have my fun in the nightlife
C D G
Now the truth unfolds right before my eyes
C D G Em
There ain't no love light shinin' down at Rock Bottom tonight
G D C
G
Sometimes you got to hit rock bottom to see the light I saw the
light
C D G
I drank my courage sittin' outside in the driveway
C D G
I saw your bedroom lights shinin' once again
C D G Em
Drunken lips can sure sink ships but they can't open those old doors
C D G
So why am I surprised when you don't let me in
Chorus
C D G
Em
There ain't no love light shinin' down at Rock Bottom tonight
G D C
G
Sometimes you got to hit rock bottom to see the light I saw the
light
G C G C G C
G
I saw the light I saw the light I saw the light I saw the
light
How to play Rock Bottom
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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.