The Bottom
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A
Elevator operator
A E
Look at me and smile a weary smile
D
You know my face could easily decieve
E
The wisest of them all
A
Are you going to the penthouse
A F#7 B
Or the condo that lies just beyond the chapel doors
D E
He just smiled and softly told me no
A
I'm going to the bottom
A F#7
I'm going all the way down
B
To the bottom
D
So turn the music up real high
E A
And let the sweetest benedictine liquor flow
F#7 B
No need to worry about tomorrow
Cause you're not here
D E
I'm going all the way down
A
To the bottom
A
Rainy streets, Wet memory
A E
Find a place inside to pass the time
D
The doug serves up my brandy and I drink
E
And pray your picture fades
A
You dressed in black
A
You turned your back
F#7 B
On the only heart that ever loved you so
D E
The bells rang on the day you died
A
I'm headin to the bottom
How to play The Bottom
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 A. 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.