Two Doors Down
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3/4 time
This song has a lot of bass runs to transition between chords.
This is not noted in this transcription.
Intro:
G | D | G | notes D E F#
G D
Two doors down there's a jukebox
G
that plays all night long
C
real sad songs
G C G
all about me and you
G D
two doors down there's a barmaid
G
that serves 'em real strong
A7 D
here lately that's how I make it through
G D
Two doors down there's a heartache
G C G C
That once was my friend
G
Two doors down there's a memory
D G
That won't every end
G D
Two doors down there's a barstool
G
That knows me by name
C
and we sit there together
G C G
and wait for you
G D
Two doors down there's a bottle
G
where I take out my shame
A7
and hold it up
D
For the whole world to view
G D
Two doors down there's a pay phone
G C G C
but no calls come in
G
Two doors down there's a memory
D G
That won't ever end
C
From the hotel to the barroom
G
is just a stumble and a fall
G
and sometimes when it gets bad
D
I've been known to crawl
G B7
Freedom from sorrow
C G
is just two doors away
G
i'll escape for a short time
D
but I know I can't stay
G D
Two doors down is where they'll find me
G
when you're finally through
C G C G
taking what's left of my life
G D
Two doors down is where they'll leave me
G
when payment come due
A7 D
for the hours I've spent there each night
G D
Two doors down I'll be forgotten
G C
but until then
G
Two doors down there's a memory
D C G
that won't every end
How to play Two Doors Down
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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.