Side Effects - The Rolling Stones

Side Effects

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Intro
F G Am
F G Am
 
[Verso 1]
F G
My mood is down and my tongue's gettin' rough
Am
It must be side effects
F G
I'm taking pills, and I drink like a lush
Am
It must be side effects
F G
Yeah, I'm afraid of my shadow, what's going on?
Am
Can't get nothing done, who knew?
 
Side effects
F G
My hands are shaking, I'm a nervous wreck
Am
Too many side effects
 
Help me, baby
 
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
There's a price to pay for everything
C G
Everything you put in your veins
 
[Refrão]
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Is it real or is it chemical?
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Got a feeling that it's chemical
 
[Verso 2]
F G Am
Too many side effects
F G
My moods are swinging, I got late-night sweats
Am
I got side effects, yeah
F G
Didn't read the label, don't know what to expect, yeah
Am
Side effects
 
Too many side effects
F G
This is worse than stopping cigarettes
Am
I got a heart to protect, too many flashbacks
F G
You know my, my blood is toxic, I'm losing my wits
Am
Too many side effects
 
Help me, baby
 
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
There's a price to pay for everything
C G
Everything you put in your veins
 
I paid
 
[Refrão]
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Is it real or is it chemical?
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Got a feeling I'm obsessional
Am
Ain't no bad, ain't no good
 
I hate to be hooked
C G
I guess you were the perfect drug, yeah
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Got a feeling that it's chemical
 
{Instrumental}
F G Am
F G Am
F G Am
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
What do we have in common?
C G
You don't even laugh at my jokes, well
 
[Refrão]
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
Is it real or is it chemical?
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
I'm feeling that it's chemical
Am
Ain't no bad, ain't no good
 
I hate to be hooked
C G
I guess you were the perfect drug, yeah
Am
I can't stop, I can't get enough
C G
I'm feeling that it's chemical
 
Outro
F G
Side effects
Am
Too many side effects, yeah
F G
Too many side effects
Am
Too many side effects, yeah
F G
Side effects
Am
Side effects
F G
Side effects
Am
Side effects
F
Too many side effects

How to play Side Effects

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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