Screaming Issue
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Intro C
verse 1
F
You and Ludwig von Beethoven
C G Am
And your Manhattan Grandfather
G C F
Born on the 16th of December
G C
Ludwig, grandfather and you
In Poland tanks were rolling
F C G
On Hudson Street it was snowing
Am G C
Taxi ride to the hospital
F G C
Labouring by centimetres
verse 2
G C
Lucy when I hear you crying
F G
I don't know what I can do
C
You're so miserable lying
F G
Next to me, I can't help you
verse 3
Who were you in your last life?
F C G
How come you came at Christmas?
Am G C
If you had waited longer
F C
You might have been Lady Di's baby
verse 4
G C
Lucy when I hear you crying
F G
I don't know what I can do
C
You're so miserable lying
F G C
Next to me, I can't help you
Verse 5
It's New Year's Day, your first one
F C G Am
What is your resolution?
G C
It's raining, grey beginning
F G C
Here's to Ludwig, grandfather and
F
You and Ludwig von Beethoven
C G Am
And your Manhattan Grandfather
G C F
Born on the 16th of December
G C
Ludwig, grandfather and you
How to play Screaming Issue
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 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.