The Last Thing I Needed.
View chords used in this chart
D G D Bm A D A
D A
The postman delivered a past due bill notice
G G/F# A
The milkman came two hours late
D A
The garbageman dumped all the trash on the sidewalk
G G/F# A
The hinges fell off of the gate
G G/F# Em
This morning at breakfeast I spilled all the coffee
D F#m Bm
I opened the door on my knee
G D Bm
The last thing I needed the first thing this morning
A D G D Bm A D A
Was to have you walk out on me
D
Last night you came home late
A
And I knew you'd been drinking
G G/F# A
By that old mellow look on your face
D
But I thought it really don't matter
A
Since it's the holiday season
G G/F# A
And you fill such a big empty space
G G/F#
And I layed down beside you
Em
And I wanted your love
D F#m Bm
Cause your love makes my life complete
G D Bm
The last thing I needed the first thing this morning
A D
Was to have you walk out on me
G G/F# G D
So excuse me for looking like my world has ended
G G/F# G D
Excuse me for looking like I just lost my best friend
G G/F# G
Excuse me for living and being forgiving
D F#m Bm
Just go if you want to be free
G D Bm
The last thing I needed the first thing this morning
A D
Was to have you walk out on me
G D Bm
The last thing I needed the first thing this morning
A D
Was to have you walk out on me
How to play The Last Thing I Needed.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.