Stage Door
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[Intro: ]
D D
Verse 1:
D F#m
I know I can't hide this fear inside
Bm G
Still my friends understand
D A Bm G
Things have worked out
D A D
Much as you had said
Verse 2:
D F#m
Ain't no mystery what I need
Bm
Is understanding
G D
And your sweet sympathy
A Bm G
A steel string guitar and a little weed
D A Bm G
And someone to keep me company
D A D
Someone to keep me company
Chorus:
Em
Down the alley and
A
Through the stage door
Em *F# G *(single note F# to G chord)
Sometimes I wonder
A
What I
A
What I do it for
Instrumental:
D F#m Bm G A G
D A Bm A G D A D
Repeat Chorus:
Verse 2:(Refrain)
D F#m
Ain't no mystery what I need
Bm
Is understanding
G D
And your sweet sympathy
A Bm G
A steel string guitar and a little weed
D A Bm G
And someone to keep me company
D A D
Someone to keep me company
Outro Instrumental: (verse chords x1)
How to play Stage Door
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 D. 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.