Losing Streak Chords
by Adam Brand
Losing Streak by Adam Brand is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D, Em and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G C G C
G
That tinpot town went and spat me out
C
Onto that eastern track
G
My Dad he gave me a month or two
C
Before the city spat me back
D
A flat bed truck picked me up
C
And I crossed that great divide
D
I had 3 good days 'til I spent my pay
C D
Now I'm on a downward slide
G C G D
Oh I'm on a losing streak
G C
Down a paddle I'm up the creek
G
Mercy be
D G G C G G C G
I'm on a losing streak
G
The city don't place any worth
C
On a small town rouseabout
G
I've never seen so many folks
C
But so few who'll help you out
D
Got a kitchen job to earn a bob
C
Doing nine hours every night
D
I called my Dad about six weeks in
C D
And said "Ya mongrel, you were right!"
Repeat Chorus
Instrumental: Em A Em A C D C D
Repeat Chorus
G
Mercy be
D G C G
I'm on a losing streak
G
Mercy be
D G C G C G C G
I'm on a losing streak
Lord have mercy (spoken)