Tyin' The Noose
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C D
I ain't alright, it's not fine
G
But it could be worse
C D
I ain't got time to sit and cry
G
Waiting for the hearse
C D
My head's a wreck, heart's been bruised
G Em
Kidney's screaming from all the booze
C D
Ain't dead yet, just tying the noose
G
Just tying the noose
G Em C D G
G
Well my lover, she left me
Em
With a dog that won't stop barking
C
So when the doorbell rings
D G
It reminds us both of her
G
And it's easy to let go
Em
If you're always on your tiptoes
C
One foot out the door
D G
The others broke
C D
I ain't alright, it's not fine
G
But it could be worse
C D
I ain't got time to sit and cry
G
Waiting for the hearse
C D
My head's a wreck, heart's been bruised
G D Em
Kidney's screaming from all the booze
C D
Ain't dead yet, just tying the noose
G
Just tying the noose
G Em C D G
G
I had my first taste at fifteen
Em
But comfort, it don't come cheap
C
Too broke to be an addict
D G
Too afraid to deal
G
But now I say "Hey Doc, you know I'm feeling down"
Em
He says, "Take two, and it'll turn around"
C D G
I say, "I used to take these for fun"
C D G
I ain't no fortunate son
C D
I ain't alright, it's not fine
G
But it could be worse
C D
I ain't got time to sit and cry
G
Waiting for the hearse
C D
My head's a wreck, heart's been bruised
G D Em
Kidney's screaming from all the booze
C D
Ain't dead yet, just tying the noose
G
Just tying the noose
G Em C D G
How to play Tyin' The Noose
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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.