The Clearout
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The Clearout (Jack Bruce – Pete Brown)
Introduction G G F F x 2
G Bb G F G
You say you don't want me
G Bb G F G
Well I don't want you to go
G Bb G F G
You say you don't need me
G Bb G F G
You shut my hair in the door
G Bb G F G
You say you won't have me
G Bb G F G
You're leaving my wound all sore
Eb Ab
Chorus: Breakfast is goodnight
Eb Ab F
Yesterdays are old meals now
Ab A
Times ripe for clearout
G Bb G F G
You say you can't eat it
G Bb G F G
Well I don't have any food
G Bb G F G
You say you can't face it
G Bb G F G
Well I'm not in any mood
G Bb G F G
You say you don't need it
G Bb G F G
You're leaving my head all chewed
Eb Ab
Chorus: Breakfast is goodnight
Eb Ab F
Yesterdays are old meals now
Ab A
Times ripe for clearout
G Bb G F G
You say you can't stand it
G Bb G F G
well why don't you let it sit
G Bb G F G
You say you can't dig it
G Bb G F G
yet you'll never let me quit
G Bb G F G
you say you can't use it
G Bb G F G
you won't find a better fit
Eb Ab
Chorus: Breakfast is goodnight
Eb Ab F
Yesterdays are old meals now
Ab A
Time’s ripe for clearout
Repeat Introduction G G F F x n
How to play The Clearout
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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.