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Singing Detective - Van Walker

Singing Detective

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[Intro ]

G G G G

Em D G

verse 1

G

I used to be a spy

Em D G

I used to be a real enigmatic guy

G

I travelled on the trains

Em D G

I travelled with my collar turned up in the rain

G

I had a little gun

Em D G

And I followed on the heels of those on the run

G

And they never got away

Em D G

There always was a price and the price got paid

Chorus

C D

I used to be a spy

Em D G

I used to be a real enigmatic guy

verse 2

G

Before I met you

Em D G

And before all the shit that you put me through

G

I thought love would prevail

Em D G

But you had me running round chasing my own tail

G

I couldn't even spy

Em D G

I always was conspicuous no matter how I tried

G

I was pissing in the wind

Em D G

So desperate I resorted to going through your bin

Chorus

C D

I used to be a spy

Em D G

Spying with my little enigmatic eye

Solo

G G Em D G x 2

Bridge

C D Em D G

I used to be a spy

C D Em D G

I used to be a spy

verse 3

G

But that was way back then

Em D G

Back when I was fatter and my hair weren't quite as thin

G

But you made me look a fool

Em D G

So I took my little gun and put an end to you

G

Now they hunt me every day

Em D G

They hunt me like a dog but I always get away

G

Cause I'm a slippery little worm

Em D G

Living off my wits now the worm has turned

Outro

C D Em D G

I used to be a spy

C D Em D G

I used to be a spy

C D Em D G

I used to be a spy

C D

I used to be a spy

Em D G

I used to be a real enigmatic guy

How to play Singing Detective

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 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.

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