The Bottom Line
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Cm Ab Eb Bb (x2)
[Verso 1]
Cm
Take good time to
Ab
make some sense
Eb
Did you ever think
Bb
you'd be part of this?
Cm
Trying hard to keep us
Ab Eb
down Making strides
Bb
We're gaining ground
[Refrão]
Fm
We're wasting time
Ab
on the bottom line
Eb
Breaking down
Bb
I'm breaking out
Fm
But time does not
Ab
bind us to the things
Eb
that keep us down
Bb
We're down and out
[Pós-Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb Bb x2
[Verso 2]
Cm Ab
Let me out
Eb
Running this race
Bb
and I'm tired now
Cm
Giving up just seems
Ab Eb
so real Gunning this
course and you
Bb
broke the deal
[Refrão]
Fm
We're wasting time
Ab
on the bottom line
Eb
Breaking down
Bb
I'm breaking out
Fm
But time does not
Ab
bind us to the things
Eb
that keep us down
Bb
We're down and out
Outro:
Fm Ab Eb Bb x2
then
Cm Ab Eb x2
How to play The Bottom Line
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 Cm. 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.