Tuning - Full-Step Down (D G C F A D)
It takes some time to tune it all the way down, but the sound is worth it!
Chords Used (named in Full-Step Down Tuning):
D Dm D/A Eb Eb/Bb F F/A Gm Bb Bb/G# C C/G
D|--0-----0-----0-----1-----1-----3-----3-----0-----0-----0-----2-----2--|
A|--0-----0-----0-----1-----1-----0-----3-----1-----1-----1-----3-----3--|
F|--1-----0-----1-----2-----2-----0-----0-----2-----0-----0-----2-----2--|
C|--2-----2-----2-----3-----3-----0-----0-----2-----2-----2-----0-----0--|
G|--2-----2-----2-----3-----3-----2-----2-----0-----3-----1-----x-----0--|
D|--0-----0-----x-----1-----x-----3-----x-----x-----x-----x-----x-----x--|
D|---------3-|
The Riff (noted as 'riff' next to the chords): A|---------0-|
F|---------0-|
C|-----0-3-3-|
G|-0h2-------|
D|-----------|
INTRO
Bb F/A Bb F/A Bb Eb/Bb F/A Bb D Eb/Bb Bb
1st VERSE:
Bb F/A
We're all prosperous and proud to be
Bb F/A
With our holiday photos and our tickets for speed
Gm Eb/Bb
Kitchens installed for a family
Dm F 'riff'
And once in a while for making love
2nd VERSE:
Bb F/A
Look at her eyes, they're so eager and dead
Gm D/A
As she dances for you, more than ready for bed
Eb/Bb C/G
But it's alright on a Tuesday night
F Eb
To drink up and hit it at five
CHORUS
Bb Bb/G#
It's the new gold in fact
Gm Eb/Bb
It will keep us all intact
F D
As long as our eyes are all closed
Eb/Bb C
To the coals that we just fled
Eb
You can relax
Eb F
'Cause we're safe behind
Eb F Eb C
Behind the Bush
3rd VERSE:
Bb F/A
We're in love we're all occupied
Bb F/A
With our 200 lovers in a fast moving line
Gm Eb/Bb
It's a need you cannot deny
Dm F 'riff'
It's something to straighten your spine
4th VERSE:
Bb F/A
Now we know the grim reaper's on our side
Gm D/A
We can turn to the papers and watch for the fight
Eb/Bb C/G
Man, it's warm let's just sleep outside
F Eb
And see how the sky reflects our fire
CHORUS
Bb Bb/G#
It's the new gold in fact
Gm Eb/Bb
It will keep us all intact
F D
As long as our eyes are all closed
Eb/Bb C
To the coals that we just fled
Bb Bb/G#
It's the new gold in fact
Gm Eb/Bb
It will keep us all intact
F D
As long as our eyes are all closed
Eb/Bb C
To the coals that we just fled
Eb
You can relax
Eb F
'Cause it's far away
Eb F
We're safe behind
Eb F
Behind the Bush
OUTRO:
Eb F Eb F C Eb/Bb Eb/Bb
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