The Lunatic
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Intro:
A G F A
[Verso 1]
A
There was a time I liked him, now I don't know what to say
A
When I see him coming, I just look the other way
G F
Ah he's dangerous
G
There's a sparkle in his eyes when they should be dull and grey
Dm C G/B Bb
Oh
[Verso 2]
A
He's got an air of confidence, goes out on his own
A
Has a very few friends and doesn't use a phone
G F
Ah, mysterious
A
Thank God the law is watching, now they'll drag him from his home
Dm C G/B Bb
Oh, oh
[Refrão]
G F C
Once he was a lovely lad, compliant and tame
G F C
Something must've happened to turn him insane
G F C
He lost his way and now he's full-grown
Bb C D
He's a lunatic with a mind of his own
Solo:
Bm D Bm D Bm D E Bm D Bm D Bm D A
Bm D Bm D Bm D E Bm D Bm D Bm D A
Bm D Bm D Bm D E Bm D Bm D Bm D A
Bm D Bm D Bm D E Bm D Bm D Bm D A
Bm
[Refrão]
G F C
Once he was a lovely lad, compliant and tame
G F C
Something must've happened to turn him insane
G F C
He lost his way and now he's full-grown
Bb C D
He's a lunatic with a mind of his own
[Verso 3]
A
It's not as if he barks under a waxing gibbous moon
A
It's another kind of madness, same old words, a different tune
G F
Ah it's scary
A
Not long before the Ministry is bursting his balloon
Dm C G/B Bb A
Oh, oh
How to play The Lunatic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.