Walt Whitman
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Trampled By Turtles ? Walt Whitman
G D
Light it up like the city at night
C Am
Old dark bones in the city
G D C Am
Old Walt Whitman and borrowed alcohol
G D
We drove fast shaking all the way
C Am
Like the waves in California
G D C Am
Sorry I never know what to say at all
Em G
Caught in a whirlwind
Em G
Dry as a bone
D C
And I don't think that I can make it
G
On my own
G C G
On my own, my own
G C G
On my own, my own
G C Am G
On my own, my own
Am D
jam reapeat verse chords
G D
Well burning love man it never ends
C Am
I tried but I couldn't make it
G D C Am
Yea your paperback lovers could never pay the bills
G D
So worn it once and then let it go
C Am
Or you may never shake it
G D C Am
End up drinking too much then poppin pills
Em G
Loose like a feather
Em G
And left here alone
D C
And I don't think I can make it
G
On my own
G C G
On my own, my own
G C G
On my own, my own
G C Am G
On my own, my own
Outro
Am D C G
How to play Walt Whitman
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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.