The Diner
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Intro Am E Am E
Am E Am E
Dm
Don't be afraid of me
E
I'm what you need
[Verso 1]
Am
I saw you on the screens
I know we're meant to be
Dm
You're starring in my dreams
In magazines
E
You're looking right at me
Am
I'm here around the clock
I'm waiting on your block
Dm
But please, don't call the cops
They'll make me stop
E
And I just wanna talk
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
Bet I could change your life
You could be my wife (wife, wife)
Dm
Could get into a fight
I'll say you're right and
E
You'll kiss me goodnight
[Refrão]
Am
I waited on the corner
Till I saw the sitter leave
Was easy getting over
When I landed on my feet
Dm
I came in through the kitchen
Looking for something to eat
E
I left a calling card
So they would know that it was me
( Am Dm E )
[Verso 2]
Am
I tried to save you, but I failed
Two-fifty-thousand-dollar bail
(Two hundred fifty thousand dollars)
Dm
While I'm away, don't read my mail
(Don't read my mail)
Just bring a veil
(Just bring a veil)
E
And come visit me in jail
(Visit me in jail)
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
I'll go back to the diner
I'll write another letter
(I'll write another letter)
Dm
I hope you'll read it this time
(This time)
E
You better
[Refrão]
Am
The cops around the corner
Stopped me when I tried to leave
They told me I was crazy and
They knocked me off my feet
Dm
They came in through the kitchen
Looking for something discrete
E
I left a calling card
So that they would know that it was me
( Am Dm E )
(Know that it was me)
[Verso 3]
Am
I memorized your number
Now I call you when I please
I tried to end it all
But now I'm back up on my feet
Dm
I saw you in the car with someone else
And couldn't sleep
E
If something happens to him
You can bet that it was me
Final
Three-nine-five-six
Three-one-oh, eight-oh-seven
Three-nine-five-six
Three-one-oh, eight-oh-seven
Three-nine-five-six
How to play The Diner
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.