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Step 1 / 14Position: 2
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
[Intro]
e|-A----------A6-----------Bsus2/A-------------A6-|
B|-2--2-2------2-2------2-2------2-2--|
G|-2--2-2------2-2-h-4--4-4-p-2--2-2--| (x2)
D|-2--2-2-h-4--4-4------4-4------4-4--|
A|-0--0-0------0-0------0-0------0-0--|
E|------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
It was an Aevening in A6Reno Bsus2/AlA6ike any otAherA6 Bsus2/A A6
I was Dputting on my Bm/Dmake up C#m/Dand Bm/Dtalking on the Dphone to my Bm/DmotherC#m/D Bm/D
saying I was gAoing off to A6work, Bsus2/AfeelA6ing like a lAiar and A6a jerkBsus2/A A6
I hung Dup that pBm/Dhone C#m/Dwith a hBm/Deart like a stoDneBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
All the Bmsecrets ... we don't Etell ... put us in F#mhell
[Verse 2]
I was cooAking up some A6eggs Bsus2/Aand A6tucking my tAhing between my A6legsBsus2/A A6
feelinDg like a big cBm/Don C#m/Das I was Bm/Dpulling up my DnylonsBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I stAood in the A6mirror Bsus2/Aand pA6racticed my AwalkA6 Bsus2/A A6
I turnDed the radio oBm/Dn C#m/Dand Bm/Dtalked my talkD Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
litBmtle ... did I knEow ... tonight I would F#mdie
[Verse 3]
It takes a Alittle bit of A6grease Bsus2/Ato mA6ake me look AprettyA6 Bsus2/A A6
and if I Dpractice a Bm/Dbit C#m/DI sounBm/Dd sweet and witDtyBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
in my dreAss and my hiA6gh heels Bsus2/AI gA6rab my purse Aand shut the dA6oorBsus2/A A6
I mighDt be for sBm/Dale C#m/Dbut I Bm/Daint no whoDreBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
tonBmight ... like a Ecartoon ... I'm off to the F#mbar
[Verse 4]
Well he was sAtanding in the A6corner Bsus2/Aall dA6ressed in blAackA6 Bsus2/A A6
When hDe looked in my Bm/Deyes C#m/Dmy heBm/Dart went slackD Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and he stAared into me A6 Bsus2/Alike he A6could read mAy soulA6 Bsus2/A A6
and he Dtook my outBm/Dside C#m/Dfor a moBm/Donlight strolDlBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
all the tBmhings ... that we Edo ... looking for lF#move
[Verse 5]
Well he sAaid he was a A6singer Bsus2/Afrom A6Nashville toAwnA6 Bsus2/A A6
and his Dvoice was rBm/Dich C#m/Dand Bm/Ddeep and brDownBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and as he Apressed agaA6inst me Bsus2/Ahe A6felt so stroAngA6 Bsus2/A A6
but his Dkiss was as Bm/Dsoft C#m/Das a coBm/Duntry sonDgBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and we made Bmlove ... in the dEark ... in the back of a pF#mark
[Verse 6]
When he fAinished his A6business Bsus2/Ahe zA6ipped his paAntsA6 Bsus2/A A6
and he sDtarted to scrBm/Deam C#m/Dand Bm/Dyell and ranDtBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
he said AI was a freaA6k Bsus2/AanA6d it was wroAngA6 Bsus2/A A6
and that Dhe was gonna kBm/Dill me C#m/Dand pBm/Dut me in a soDngBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
he said if Bmpeople ask I'll say I shot a Eman ... just to watch him F#mdie
[Verse 7]
He said mAy name is JoA6hnny, Bsus2/A A6Johhny CashA A6 Bsus2/A A6
and I'm dDrawn to the deBm/Dvil C#m/Dand a Bm/Dmagnet for trasDhBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and I'm gonna Ashoot yA6ou Bsus2/Ato A6protect my lAieA6 Bsus2/A A6
and as he Dpulled that tBm/Drigger C#m/DI staBm/Drted to crDyBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and I fBmell ... in his aErms ... just like tF#mrash
[Verse 8]
Well when the Aambulance caA6me Bsus2/Ahe waA6s gone like AlightningA6 Bsus2/A A6
I was Dtrembling in thBm/De back C#m/Dit waBm/Ds so damn frighDtningBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I couldn't gAather my breA6athe Bsus2/Aand A6it started to ArainA6 Bsus2/A A6
but you canD't stop deBm/Dath C#m/Dwhen it Bm/Dpulls like a trDainBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and I was Bmout ... like a lEight ... or a sF#mong
[Verse 9]
Well my mAother held the fA6uneral Bsus2/AaA6nd no one caAmeA6 Bsus2/A A6
I don't Dhold any anBm/Dger C#m/Dor Bm/Dany blameD Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I know thAat I aint trA6ash Bsus2/AI'm a A6beautiful sAoulA6 Bsus2/A A6
and JeDsus still loveBm/Ds me C#m/Dwith a hBm/Deart of goDldBm/D C#m/D Bm/D
yeah my JBmesus ... says I Egot ... a heart of F#mgold
[Outro]
It was a Aevening in RA6eno Bsus2/A A6like any othAerA6 Bsus2/A A6
I was Dputting on my Bm/Dmake up C#m/Dand taBm/Dlking on the phDone to my mBm/DotherC#m/D Dm A
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Trash
by Steve Poltz
Chords in this song · guitar
A
A6
Bsus2/A
D
Bm/D
C#m/D
Bm
E
F#m
Dm
[Intro]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6
e|------------------------------------|
B|-2--2-2------2-2------2-2------2-2--|
G|-2--2-2------2-2-h-4--4-4-p-2--2-2--| (x2)
D|-2--2-2-h-4--4-4------4-4------4-4--|
A|-0--0-0------0-0------0-0------0-0--|
E|------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
It was an evening in Reno like any other
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I was putting on my make up and talking on the phone to my mother
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
saying I was going off to work, feeling like a liar and a jerk
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I hung up that phone with a heart like a stone
Bm E F#m
All the secrets ... we don't tell ... put us in hell
[Verse 2]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
I was cooking up some eggs and tucking my thing between my legs
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
feeling like a big con as I was pulling up my nylons
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
I stood in the mirror and practiced my walk
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I turned the radio on and talked my talk
Bm E F#m
little ... did I know ... tonight I would die
[Verse 3]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
It takes a little bit of grease to make me look pretty
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and if I practice a bit I sound sweet and witty
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
in my dress and my high heels I grab my purse and shut the door
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I might be for sale but I aint no whore
Bm E F#m
tonight ... like a cartoon ... I'm off to the bar
[Verse 4]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
Well he was standing in the corner all dressed in black
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
When he looked in my eyes my heart went slack
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
and he stared into me like he could read my soul
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and he took my outside for a moonlight stroll
Bm E F#m
all the things ... that we do ... looking for love
[Verse 5]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
Well he said he was a singer from Nashville town
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and his voice was rich and deep and brown
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
and as he pressed against me he felt so strong
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
but his kiss was as soft as a country song
Bm E F#m
and we made love ... in the dark ... in the back of a park
[Verse 6]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
When he finished his business he zipped his pants
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and he started to scream and yell and rant
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
he said I was a freak and it was wrong
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and that he was gonna kill me and put me in a song
Bm E F#m
he said if people ask I'll say I shot a man ... just to watch him die
[Verse 7]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
He said my name is Johnny, Johhny Cash
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and I'm drawn to the devil and a magnet for trash
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
and I'm gonna shoot you to protect my lie
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and as he pulled that trigger I started to cry
Bm E F#m
and I fell ... in his arms ... just like trash
[Verse 8]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
Well when the ambulance came he was gone like lightning
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I was trembling in the back it was so damn frightning
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
I couldn't gather my breathe and it started to rain
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
but you can't stop death when it pulls like a train
Bm E F#m
and I was out ... like a light ... or a song
[Verse 9]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
Well my mother held the funeral and no one came
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
I don't hold any anger or any blame
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
I know that I aint trash I'm a beautiful soul
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D
and Jesus still loves me with a heart of gold
Bm E F#m
yeah my Jesus ... says I got ... a heart of gold
[Outro]
A A6 Bsus2/A A6 A A6 Bsus2/A A6
It was a evening in Reno like any other
D Bm/D C#m/D Bm/D D Bm/D C#m/D Dm A
I was putting on my make up and talking on the phone to my mother
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