The Dope Show
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( E G E D C B )
The drugs they say make us feel
so hollow
We love in vain narcissistic and
so shallow
The cops and queers to swim you
have to swallow
Hate today, no love for tomorrow
We're all stars now in the dope
show
E G
There's a lot of pretty, pretty ones
D C
That want to get you hight
E G
But all the pretty, pretty ones
D C
Will leave you low and blow your mind
( E G E D C B )
We're all stars now in the dope
show
We're all stars now in the dope show
E G
they love you when you're on
A D
all the covers
E G A
When you're not then they love
D
another
E G A
They love you when you're on
D
all the covers
E D C
When you're not then they love
G
another
(E G E D C B )
The drugs they say are made in
California
We love your face
We'd really like you
The cops and queers make good-looking models
I hate today
Who will I wake up with
tomorrow?
E G
There's a lot of pretty, pretty ones
D C
That want to get you high
E G
But all the pretty, pretty ones
D C
Will leave you low and blow your mind
Solo: (E G E D C B)
E G A
They love you when you're on
D
all the covers
E G A D
When you're not they love another
E G A
They love you when you're on
D
all the covers
E D C
When you're not then they love
G
another
E G
There's a lot of pretty, pretty ones
D C
That want to get you high
E G
But all the pretty, pretty ones
D C
Will leave you low and blow your
(E G E D C B)
mind,
blow your mind
We're all stars now in the dope
show
E G E D C
We're all stars now in the dope
B
show...
How to play The Dope Show
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.