Spring Cleaning
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Capo 3
C G Am
Amy's got a baby in her stomach
C G Am
She took my hand and I felt it kick
C G
She's crying and glowing
C G
She's three months and showing
C G Am
Seeing her now makes me want to live
C G Am
Seeing her now makes me want to live
C G Am
But her mans got an angry mouth
C G Am
He once told me to rot in hell
C G
He's poisonous, reasonless
C G
Demons and Jesus
C G Am
If he died it'd be just as well
C G Am
If he died it'd be just as well
C G Am
So I'm having it out with the rain
C G Am
It argues so long and so loud
C G
It keeps tappin’ and talkin’
C G
We're walking forever
C G Am
On 1st Avenue Headed South
C G Am
On 1st Avenue Headed South
F G
And all the traffic lights blur
C Am
Into a bright bouquet
F G C
My heart is in mothballs...it's been
E
Packed away
F G Am C
But I can't get to it, no way
F G C
Til the birds return for spring cleaning
C G Am
C G Am
C G
C G
C G Am
C G C
F G
All the traffic lights blur
C Am
Into a bright bouquet
F G C
I wish I could turn...and just
E
Walk away
F G Am C
But I can't do it, no way
F G C
Til the birds return for spring ... cleaning.
How to play Spring Cleaning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.