Why didnt Rosemary
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Gm (no 3rd)
There's a black hill
We had a climb
Everything I need but nothing's mine
Cm (no 3rd)
Satan's world, I've had a kill
Gm (no 3rd)
Why didn't Rosemary ever take the pill?
Dm C
Lying there waiting, waiting for the kill
Bb Am D
Oh man won't do it, but the devil will
Gm (no 3rd) F D7/9+
Gm (no 3rd)
I'm losing time and my mind
Why can't I ever have what's naturally mine?
Cm (no 3rd)
I got life and the things that go with it
Gm (no 3rd)
If there's something else, where can i get it?
Dm C
Lying there waiting, waiting for the kill
Bb Am D
Oh man won't do it, but the devil will
Gm (no 3rd) F D7/9+
Gm (no 3rd)
Well here's my views, I always lose
Things I want to do are yesterday's news
Cm (no 3rd)
Say life's a ball, I've had it all
Gm (no 3rd)
Out there in another dance hall
Dm C
Lying there waiting, waiting for the kill
Bb Am D
Oh man won't do it, but the devil will
Gm (no 3rd) F D7/9+
Gm (no 3rd)
Take me as I am, an excuse for a man
Wherever I push someone stops my hand
Cm (no 3rd)
As a matter of interest, tell me if you will
Gm (no 3rd)
Why didn't Rosemary ever take the pill?
How to play Why didnt Rosemary
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.