Testing 123
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[Verso 1]
C
Testing 1, 2, 3
F C
Can you hear me in the back?
F C G
Is the bottom low enough and the trebles all we lack?
C
Is your drink right stiff?
F C
Is your beer ice cold?
F C G
Is there a pull machine where cigarettes are sold?
F C
Cause you know, it's all part of the show
[Verso 2]
C F C
Did you come alone girl or did you come by train
F C G
Did you bring your broken heart and pockets full of pain
C
Did he leave you high and dry?
F C
Did she start sleeping around?
F C G
Are you the one who left for running around?
F C
But you know, it's all part of the show
[Verso 3]
C F C
Testing 1, 2, 3, mic check, mic check
F C G
Might check my tip jar, cause I ain't seen nothing yet
C F C
Do I look drunk up here, do I look high as hell?
F C G
For what they's paying me, I thought I might as well
F C
But they know, it's all part of the show
[Verso 4]
C
Did the cops bust in?
F C
Did they break up this knife fight?
F C G
Did they put us in cuffs and take us in for the night?
C
Did they see my priors?
F C
Am I headed for some time?
F C G
Did the judge say "son, why can't you stay in line?"
F C
But he don't know, it's all part of the show
C F C
Testing 1, 2, 3 can you hear me in the back?
How to play Testing 123
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 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.