Smoke
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Capo 6
Intro:
Am C F E
Am F C E
Am C
Too ready his little girl you've gone so far
Am C F
Keep begging until you're smiling you're a movie star
Am C F E
Songs from the 50s your mamas used to sing
Am C F E
Oh, in the kitchen while she's makin' dinner for your family
Am
Am C
Keep drinking baby girl keep your head up high
Am C F
Waiting for your mama to sing lullabies
Am C F E
Well, daddy isn't here and mamas smoke instead
Am C F E
Oh, heading for the smoke is finally getting wrecked
Am
G Am
Closure to encourage and you'll be alright
G E
Sing yourself to sleep we're gonna be afraid
G Am
All you have to start always is rivalry
G E
While your lungs are filled with all the smoke you breathe
Am
Am C
Don't you worry, now you sleep you little thing
Am C F
Daddy will come back and therefore he will sing
Am C F E
Sing your precious lullaby to you he will
Am C F E
While mama smokes her cancer to the dawn still
Am
G Am
Closure to encourage and you'll be alright
G E
Sing yourself to sleep we're gonna be afraid
G Am
All you have to start always is rivalry
G E
While your lungs are filled with all the smoke you breathe
Am
G Am
Closure to encourage and you'll be alright
G E
Sing yourself to sleep we're gonna be afraid
G Am
All you have to start always is rivalry
G E
While your lungs are filled with all the smoke you breathe
How to play Smoke
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.