Wots... Uh The Deal
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Intro: G Gmaj7 G7 G6 G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
G Gmaj7
Heaven sent the promised land.
G7 G6
Looks all right from where I stand,
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
'Cause I'm the man on the outside looking in.
G Gmaj7 G7 G6
Waiting on the first step, show me where the key is kept.
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
Point me down the right line, because it's time
G G7
To let me in from the cold.
C Am7
Turn my lead into gold,
G G7
'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul,
D7 D9
And I think I've grown cold.
G
Flash the readies.
Gmaj7
Wots... uh the deal?
G7 G6
Got to make it to the next meal.
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
Try to keep up with the turning of the wheel.
G Gmaj7
Mile after mile, stone after stone,
G7 G6
You turn to speak, but you're alone.
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
Million miles from home, you're on your own.
G G7
So let me in from the cold.
C Am7
Turn my lead into gold,
G G7
'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul,
D7 D9
And I think I'm growing cold.
G
Fire bright by candlelight
G7 G6
And her by my side.
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
Or if she prefers, we need never stir again.
G Gmaj7
Someone sent the promised land.
G7 G6
Oh, I grabbed it with both hands.
G+ G G+ G6 G+ D7 D9
Now I'm the man on the inside looking out.
G
Hear me shout.
G7 C
Come on in. What's the news?
Am7
Where you been?
G G7
'Cause there's no wind left in my soul,
D7 D9 G
And I've grown old
How to play Wots... Uh The Deal
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 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.