Smokin Gun
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Intro: Em (4x)
verse 1
Em
I get a constant busy signal when I call you on the phone
Em
I get a strong uneasy feeling you're not sitting there alone
Em Am
I'm having nasty nasty visions and baby you're in every one, yeah
Am B7 Em
And I'm so afraid I'm gonna find you with that so called smokin gun
Em (2x)
verse 2
Em
Maybe you want to end it, you've had your fill of my kind of fun
Em
But you don't know how to tell me and you know that I'm not that dumb
Em Am
I put 2 and 1 together and you know that's not an even sum
Am B7 Em
And I know just where to catch you with that well known smokin gun
Solo
(this repeats twice)
Em 2x
(Same chords/structure as Verse)
Em 2x
verse 3
Em
I'm standing here bewildered, I can't remember just what I've done
Em
I can hear the sirens whining, my eyes blinded by the sun
Am
I know that I should be running, my heart's beating just like a drum
Am B7 Em
Now they've knocked me down and taken it, that still hot and smokin gun
Outro
(optionally stay on Em or alt B7/Em as in end of Verses)
Yeah, yeah, still hot smokin gun
they've taken it, still hot smokin gun
Oh they've taken it, still hot smokin gun
they've Knocked me down, they've taken it, oh, oh
How to play Smokin Gun
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 Em. 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.