These Days
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Intro
C Am (x8)
[Verso 1]
C Am
Grey skies in my mind
C Am
Drunk on the sunshine
C Am C
Ain't no debating the truth
Am
[Verso 2]
C Am
Out walking alleys
C Am
The Peaks and the valleys
C Am C
Pacing the halls of my youth
Am
F
Double back in your Cadillac
F
But the monkey on your back's
F C
Bringing you down
Am C Am
F
Them fur coat blues
F
Same old shoes
F
Heavy hammer dues
F G
Hanging around
[Refrão]
C
I'm getting down these days
Instrumental
Am C (x6)
E F
[Verso 3]
C Am
I heard a story
C Am
A man in his glory
C Am C
Digging a line in the sand
Am
[Verso 4]
C Am
Dance with the devil
C Am
But you can't keep it level
C Am C
And the grains start to slip through your hand
Am
F
What a sight to see
F
Wild menagerie
F C
One two three all coming down
Am C Am
F
Though I try
F
To toe that line
F G
I got a heavy mind hanging around
[Refrão]
C
I'm getting down thes days
Outro
Am C (x6)
E F
C Am
C Am
C E F
C
How to play These Days
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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.