Smiling
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A
So call the cops
A
Tell 'em to come pick me up
D
They'll break out the cuffs
Dm
When I get there I'll act tough
A
Nurse can take my blood and piss
A
An HIV analysis
D
I won't sleep tonight
Dm
Florescent burn too bright
A
So come on down
C#
Bail me out
Bm Dm
Don't act too concerned
A
The cops are bustin' all of us
E
Don't know who to trust
D Dm A
Yesterday we went too far
A
I hope that I can make some friends
A
Split some soggy Newport ends
D
They don't talk a lot
Dm
Now they're sleepin' in my cot
A
I'll call my mom,
A
Collect call that will make her cry
D
I'm a stupid son
Dm
I was only havin' fun
A
So come on down
C#
Bail me out
Bm Dm
Don't act too concerned
A
The cops are bustin' all of us
E
Don't know who to trust
D Dm A
Reading the tags on the wall
A
I can't believe you called the cops
A
Can't believe they picked me up
D
They broke out the cuffs
Dm
But I never acted tough
A
So come on down
C#
Bail me out
Bm Dm
Don't act too concerned
A
The cops are bustin' all of us
E
Don't know who to trust
D Dm A
Yesterday we went too far
How to play Smiling
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 A. 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.