Bedside Manners chords
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[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
C G
"Do not disturb" on the door
C G
Pile of clothes on the floor
C
Bedside manners, profane grammar
G
I've seen this scene before
[Verse 2]
C G
Ooh, it's got me down on my knees
C G
Begging but I won't say please
C
Shell-shocked and rolling, bells are tolling
G
But this won't be the end of me
[Chorus]
A G C
If you don't want my diamonds, don't shake my tree
A G C
Girl, you think you know what's good for me
A G C D G C
Flies in my eyes, but I can still see
G D G C
What you're doing to me
G F C G
Put a knife in my back. Expect me to say "please"?
F C
With friends like these who needs enеmies?
[Guitar Solo]
G
[Verse 3]
C G
Fighting over rags
C G
Dirty fingers in thе bag
C
Parasites inside ya
C
Ride the Black Mariah
G
Thumbprints and toe tags
[Verse 4]
C G
A million stone-cold miles
C G
Sore throats and empty vials
C
My heart's been ravaged
C
Torn apart and savaged
G
But here I am, all smiles
[Chorus]
A G C
If you don't want my diamonds, don't shake my tree
A G C
Girl, you think you know what's good for me
A G C D G C
Flies in my eyes, but I can still see
G D G C
What you're doing to me
G F C G
Stab a knife in my back, and then you want a plead
F C
With friends like these who needs enemies?
[Interlude]
G
[Outro]
G
Alright
G
Wanna get gone
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
Oh, wave my way
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
And there was some way out
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
Oh yeah, blow it yet, I get gone, baby
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
On down the road, bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye, babe
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
Oh yeah, ooh yeah, ain't that right?
G
All gone, long gone, gone
G
Ain't that right? Said goodbye-bye-bye-bye-bye
G
Gone, yeah, said get-get gone, y'all
G
Get gone, y'all, said bye-bye, y'all
G
Said get gone, y'all, get-get-get-get
Intro
Start the song with a G chord, letting it ring to set the mood.
Verse 1
Your progression here moves between C and G, painting the
scene with simple, yet expressive chords. Begin with:
C G
"Do not disturb" on the door
C G
Pile of clothes on the floor
C
Bedside manners, profane grammar
G
I've seen this scene before
This verse sets the narrative tone, using the C to G transition to
emphasize the storytelling.
Verse 2
Similar to Verse 1, keep the chord progression from C to G, allowing
the lyrics to drive the story forward:
C G
Ooh, it's got me down on my knees
C G
Begging but I won't say please
C
Shell-shocked and rolling, bells are tolling
G
But this won't be the end of me
The repetition of chords mirrors the persistent themes in the song's lyrics.
Chorus
Introduce A, G, C, and D chords for a richer, fuller sound that contrasts the verses:
A G C
If you don't want my diamonds, don't shake my tree
A G C
Girl, you think you know what's good for me
A G C D G C
Flies in my eyes, but I can still see
G D G C
What you're doing to me
G F C G
Put a knife in my back. Expect me to say "please"?
F C
With friends like these who needs enemies?
This chorus is crucial, adding depth and emotion to the song through its
dynamic chord changes.
Guitar Solo
Return to the G chord, allowing for a solo that reflects the song's themes
and emotions.
Verse 3 & 4
Continue with the C and G chord pattern, keeping consistent with the song's
narrative style. These verses delve deeper into the story, maintaining the
emotional intensity with the simple, yet effective chord progression.
Outro
Finish the song on the G chord, emphasizing the song's conclusion and
leaving a lasting impact. The outro, with its repeated G chord, provides
a reflective and resonant end to the song, allowing the listener to absorb
the full depth of the narrative and musical journey.