The Rumor Mill
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[Verso 1]
A Ebdim7
I hadn’t heard what I had done. Turns out that I’m the only one
D A E A
Word in this town travels fast. I was the last, the last to know
A Ebdim7
It doesn’t matter if it’s true, I knew exactly what I had to do
D A E A
I grabbed my keys I started to drive to the Florida Keys down 95
Bm E7 A D
But I only got as far as Georgia before my car started dying
Bm E7 A D E7
I passed a sign pointing to Jekyll Island, seemed like the perfect place for hiding. Get it?
[Verso 2]
A Ebdim7
Or maybe I drove across the states, from the Pioneer Valley to the Golden Gates
D A E A
That shouldn’t be plural; there's just one gate. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don’t care
Bm E7 A D
Because I only got as far as Hartford before I got tired of driving
Bm E7 A D
I pulled over under a make-shift car-port, to visualize my re-arriving
E7
It was going to be ugly
A Ebdim7
So I manufactured a disguise. Lenses changed the colors of my eyes
D A E A
I shaved my head, I grew a beard. I bought my clothes at a different mall
Bm E7 A D
But I only get as far as Main Street before a friend recognizes me
Bm E7 A D
I guess friend is no longer the right word, now that everyone despises me
E7
Oh brother!
Bm C#7
The jury was confused
F#m A
All my objections were refused
Bm E
I was tired, I was used
E7 A
And court was adjourning
Bm C#7
I was wrongly accused
F#m A
The rumor mill’s been abused
Bm E
I’ve always had a long fuse
E7 A
But, baby, it’s burning
[Verso 3]
A Ebdim7
Now I’m all alone I remain unseen. I spend my days staring at screens
D A
I’d get no mail if it wasn’t for spam.
E
This isn’t who I am
A
This isn’t who I am
How to play The Rumor Mill
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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.