The Cheapest Key
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CAPO: 3
Intro: G C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F
C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F C
G C
A is for all the times I bit my tongue
G Dm
B is for bullshit and you fed me some
G Dm
C is for charity and now you're mine
G C
D is for dollars, but you're counting dimes
G C
E is the exit sign, backstage at shows
G Dm
F is my favourite letter, as you know
G Dm
G is for god loves a patient man
G F
Who spends his days living in ego-land
[Refrão]
G F
You always write it in the cheapest key
G F
You always blame it on the cheapest key
G C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F C
You always play me in the cheapest key
G C
They say the start's always the hardest part
G Dm
But like you know, baby, I'm all warmed up
G Dm
Sometimes I want to shout your name out loud
G F
And let them in on what you're all about
[Refrão]
G F
You always write it in the cheapest key
G F
You always blame it on the cheapest key
G C
You always play me in the cheapest key
Instrumental: C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F
Bridge:
Am G C
But don't get me wrong, here comes my softer side
G C
And there it goes
F Em G
'Cause I've been on the road too long to sympathize
C Em F
With what you think you're owed
[Refrão]
G F
You always write it in the cheapest key
G F
You always blame it on the cheapest key
G C
You always play me in the cheapest key
OUTRO:
C-Cadd9-C-F C C-Cadd9-C-F
C C-Cadd9-C-F
The cheapest key
C C-Cadd9-C-F C
The cheapest key
How to play The Cheapest Key
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 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.