The Turnaround
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Em G6 A
Em G6 A
Another morning in the evening
Em G6 A
Tie and spoon on the floor
Em G6 A
And I don’t even know her name (Or if she lives here)
Em G6 A
Had enough but I want more
C Dsus2 Em
I don’t remember how I got here
G6
And how long it’s been now
C Dsus2 C
A day or two, maybe more
Em G6 A
Home to home I spent the days
Em G6 A
Never wanted anywhere
Em G6 A
I always bit the hand that beat me (And they wrote me off)
Em G6 A
It’s easy not to care
C Dsus2 Em
Never trusted anyone
G6
Don’t see why I should now
C Dsus2 C
Fate's unblinking, never fair
Em G6 A (x2)
C Dsus2 Em G6 C Dsus2 C
Em G6 A
Em Bm G A
You’re all gonna be sorry when I leave town
F# Bm C Dsus2 B
And get it together, for the turnaround
Em Bm
6 bucks in my pocket
G A
and these shoes on my feet
F# Bm
The first step is out the door
C Dsus2 B
and onto the street
(repeat this last part x3)
How to play The Turnaround
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.