Straight On
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verse 1
B5 G#5
Yeah you do drugs, you know I don't,
B5 G#5
Yet it's a trend just 'cos I don't,
E5 B5 G#5 E5 B5 G#5
Leave me be, can't you see,
E5 B5 G#5 C#5
I hate the way it fuckin' smells.
E5 B5 G#5 C#5
I hate the way it makes me feel.
E5 B5 G#5 C#5 E5 B5 G#5 C#5
Solo
Bb5
verse 2
Bb5 G5
Thumbs down to all those drugs you need,
Bb5 G5
'Cos I'll just stay high naturally,
Eb5 Bb5 G5 Eb5 Bb5 G5
Just more false starts, it tears a__part,
Eb5 Bb5 G5 C5
Your heart, hour head, your soul, your brain
Eb5 Bb5 G5 C5 Eb5 Bb5 G5 C5 Eb5 Bb5 G5 C5
It helps the feeling, eases the pain.
Outro
B5
How to play Straight On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B5. 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.