Throw It Away
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Intro
A A A A
[Verso 1]
A
Wake up this mornin' and the paper's on the mat
A C A D A C A D
Poor gettin' poorer and the rich are gettin' fat again
A
Up in the towers, all the bosses sittin' sneezin'
A C A D A C A D
A-half asleep and the rest all start to squeezin' tight
D
Don't worry 'bout it baby, don't try to understand
E
You got the answer in your hand
[Refrão]
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A
Throw it away!
[Verso 2]
A
Wake up this morning, there's a letter on the mat
A C A D A C A D
Big brother want to know where little brother's at again
A
Life is a piece of paper, goes on forever
A C A D A C A D
Sign on the dotted line or end up in the river drowned
D
Don't worry 'bout it baby, don't try to understand
E
You got the answer in your hand
[Refrão]
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
E
Throw it away!
{Instrumental}
A7 A7 D7 D7
A7 A7 D7 D7
E E E7 E7
A A A A
[Verso 3]
A
Wake up this morning, there's a letter on the mat
A C A D A C A D
Big brother want to know where little brother's at again
A
Life is a piece of paper, goes on forever
A C A D A C A D
Sign on the dotted line or end up in the river drowned, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down
D
Don't worry 'bout it baby, don't try to understand
E
You got the answer in your hand
Outro
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A
Why don't ya throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
A C D
J-just throw it away
A C D
Throw it away
E E E A
Throw it away!
How to play Throw It Away
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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.