The World Needs A Drink
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Capo 1
Intro: C
C F
Turn on the TV, more crime in the streets
G C
More trouble in the Middle East and fires out West
C F
Politicians slingin? dirt, got dissention in the church
G C
Another lawsuit in the works, man you talk about a mess
F C G
Too much tension between Miss Liberty and the Eiffel Tower
F C G
It?s about time we all made up at some big happy hour
CHORUS:
G F
I think the world needs a drink
C
I think enough?s enough
G F
She?s been spinnin? around so long
C
I?d say she?s pretty wound up
F G
Calm down, sit back, relax
C G Am
Tear up the contracts and save the ink
F G C
Yeah I think the world needs a drink
C F
I bet we?d get somethin? done, over two for ones
G C
Rubbin? elbows with the big guns, wouldn?t that be cool?
C F
Call all the rich and the poor, the peacekeepers and the war lords
G C
We?ll cut some deals over nothin? more, than a shot of 90 proof
F C G
There ain?t nothing wrong a few cold beers can?t iron out
F C G
In fact you tell me just when and where and I?ll buy the first round
CHORUS:
G F
I think the world needs a drink
C
I think enough?s enough
G F
She?s been spinnin? around so long
C
I?d say she?s pretty wound up
F G
Calm down, sit back, relax
C G Am
Tear up the contracts and save the ink
F G C
Yeah I think the world needs a drink
instrumental: C F C G F C
F G
Hey let?s all calm down, sit back, relax
C G Am
Tear up the contracts and save the ink
F G
Yeah I think the world needs
F G C
Don?t you think the world needs a couple drinks
C
I know I do
C
Yeah that's right
How to play The World Needs A Drink
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.