You Know I'm Down
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[Verso 1]
Db
All these people want are covers
Had your mom make up the flyers
Ebm
You'd be my lover
Ebm Abm7
But for another
Db
I wish I could live a thousand lives
Court and wed a thousand wives
Ebm
Sow the bed with golden lies
Journey to the center of a thousand thighs
[Refrão]
Ab Ebm
Call me when you're feeling down
Ab Ebm
Call me when he's not around
Ab Gb Db
Call me, let's get out this town
Ebm Db
You know I'm down
[Verso 2]
Db
All the songs you like are southern
I don't know when we'll see each other
Ebm
You'd be my lover
Abm7
But for another
Db
Listen to The Apples in Stereo
Rocking Pete and Paul and Mary-o
Ebm
Trouble and toil, bubblin' oil
Grab some potatoes and bring 'em to boil
[Refrão]
Ab Ebm
Call me when you're feeling down
Ab Ebm
Call me when he's not around
Ab Gb Db
Call me, let's get out this town
Ebm Db
You know I'm down
How to play You Know I'm Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.