Washington
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Intro: C G D Am Am G D
verse 1
C G D Am
I didn't go to Washington, instead I swept the floor
G D C
The only things I've ever done you can't see anymore
G D Am
I knew there would be magic but I turned at the last chance
G D Am G D Am G D
These idle hands are staying scared of making any plans
verse 2
C G D Am
'Cause the fire needed tending and the windows are so wide
G D C
Sometimes I feel I'm in the world when I'm looking from inside
G
I will pack down the snow, make a path to the road
D Am
And I'll think of the long ride
G D Am G D Am G D
I hope you don't need snow tires through the Pennsylvania night
Hook
Am G D
Badada da da da da daaaa la la la laaaaa bum
Am G D
Badada da da da da daaaa la la la laaaaa
Am G D Am G D
Badada da da da da daaaa la la la laaaaa bum da da dum
verse 3
C G D Am
I didn't go, I said no, I said no when you asked
Am G D C
The only things I'm feeling are the empty minutes pass
C G D Am
The sun came up and moved around it's down behind a cloud
Am G D Am G D Am G D
I didn't go to Washington and you'll be almost there by now
Am G D Am G D
Almost there byyyy nowwww
Outro
Am G D Am G D
Badada da da da da daaaa la la la laaaaa
Am G D Am G D
Badada da da da da da da da daaaa la la la laaaaa bum
How to play Washington
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.