Silver Bill
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Capo 3
Intro: F G C
F G C
I could tell you were planning to stay.
F G C
I could tell that some things hadn't changed.
F Am Em
How you were saying my name with that smile on your face,
F G C
Yeah, I could tell you were carried away.
F G C
I heard you don't fall asleep in your bed.
F G C
I heard you haven't quite found yourself yet.
F Am Em
I heard you're out every night with those liquor eyes,
F G C
Searching for a good man to treat you right.
F G C F
I still listen to those same songs that I showed you a summer ago.
C Am Em F C G C
Do you remember when I drove late that night and you didn't even bother to call?
F G C
I saw you at my friends party last night.
F G C
You're still searching for something that shines.
F C Am Em
I watched as you cried and I felt satisfied
F G C
and that just doesn't seem right.
C G F C G F
F G C
I've blistered the bottom of my feet,
F G C
While your eyes have grown tired and weak.
Am Em F C
You got your drink in your hands with your one night stands,
F G C
That stuff just never meant much to me.
F G C
You layed on my bathroom floor,
F G C
With a mouth full of lies to ignore
Am Em Am C
Like my brother would say, you'll realize one day.
Am Em C
But I would just like to know for sure.
F G C
My friend gave me a silver bill.
F G C
He use to keep it for good luck--and Well
Am Em Am Em
Well, I don't believe in things like these,
F G C
But I keep it in my left pocket still.
F G C
When every weekend is a chance to live,
F G C
And you can't wait to do it again.
Am Em Am Em
You're clearly growing up fast, you've changed all of your plans,
F G C
But I'm still the same kid you fell in love with.
How to play Silver Bill
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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.