Susannah
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Intro
(and solo sections between verses)
G Cadd9
verse 1
G Cadd9
You got my number, it's on you to make the call
G Cadd9
And I won't bother you at all, but if you want to get together
G Cadd9
Once or twice it would be nice to see you, and I'll believe you
G Cadd9
Even if the doubt it hurts my mind
[Refrão]F Em
And we won't talk about our names here
G F Em
And there is no one who wants to find out
F Em D
And even if we've had a bit too much to drink, we'll talk it out
verse 2
G Cadd9
I know the feeling of being lost and not being looked for
G Cadd9
I've made some plans with which life couldn't disagree more
G Cadd9
I know direction and what it means to speed along
G Cadd9
We've been provided with the means to make ourselves feel we belong
[Refrão]F Em
And we won't talk about the things we should forget
G F Em
But deep inside I'm not sure how to do that yet
F Em D
Treat you like a cigarette... just put you out
Bridge
F C G
Oh suzanna, you can cry for me
F C F C
Make the world around you wetter, it will make you feel much better
G
You can cry for me
F C G
Hang your oceans out to dry, tonight
F C F C
They're not deep enough to sink you, in the end, know that I think of you
G
The same
Outro
F > Em > D/F# > G
(Chord Shapes)
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G Cadd9 F Em G D D/F#
e|-3---3-------1---0-----3---2--------|
B|-3---3-------1---0-----3---3---3----|
G|-0---0-------2---0-----0---2---2----|
D|-0---2-------3---2-----0---0---0----|
A|-2---3-------3---2-----2------------|
E|-3-----------1---0-----3-------2----|
How to play Susannah
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.