Tollbooth
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Intro:
G Am G
G Am G
[Verso 1]
G Am G
Turnpike plazas got me down again
G Am G
Cold fluorescence, toilets overflowing
C Bm Am G
Under the big silver sky, no exit sign
G Am G
I set forth upon the great unknowing
[Verso 2]
G Am G
And you can barely see over the pines
G Am G
Wish I was back there picking grapes off of your vine
C Bm Am G
Rent's overdue, so I'm calling you
G Am G
Nothing much, wanted to drop you a line
[Refrão]
C Bm Am
Hail Mary, full of fear
C D G
They oughta be paying people to drive out here
Em G Am G
Lofi Lodi in the Quaker midnight
G D Am
I think the tollbooth operator's high
Bm Am Bm Am G
I don't wonder why
[Verso 3]
G Am G
For every crusted nickel I've been dimed
G Am G
I could've made it back when I was in my prime
C Bm Am G
And if you can't pay, they bill you anyway
G Am G
We can't wait to see you back next time
[Verso 4]
G Am G
Found a glossy hundred dollar bill
G Am G
And inside something about damnation and free will
C Bm Am G
Darkness can wait, I'm already running late
G Am G
Thou shalt not have too much time to kill
[Refrão]
C Bm Am
Hail Mary, full of fear
C D G
They oughta be paying people to drive out here
Em G Am G
Lofi Lodi in the Quaker midnight
G D Am
I think the tollbooth operator's high
Bm Am
I don't wonder why
Bm Am
I don't wonder why
Bm C G
I don't wonder why
Outro:
G Am G
G Am G
How to play Tollbooth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.