The Needle And The Damage Done
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Intro:
D Dsus2 Cadd9 Em7 Gm
C Fmaj7 Esus4 E
D Cadd9
I caught you knocking at my cellar door
Em7 Gm
I love you, baby, can I have some more?
C F Esus4 E
Ooh, ooh, the damage done.
D Cadd9
I hit the city and I lost my band
Em7 Gm
I watched the needle take another man
C F Esus4 E
Gone, gone, the damage done.
D Cadd9 Em7 Gm
C F Esus4 E
D Cadd9
I sing the song because I love the man
Em7 Gm
I know that some of you don't understand
C F Esus4 E
Milk-blood to keep from running out.
D Cadd9
I've seen the needle and the damage done
Em7 Gm
A little part of it in everyone
C F Esus4 E
But every junkie's like a setting sun.
D Cadd9 Em7 Gm
How to play The Needle And The Damage Done
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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.