Down & Out Chords
by Randy Rogers
Down & Out by Randy Rogers is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, F, 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.
Written by the RRB
Intro: G
G
I?ve been down and I?ve been out
F C G
Washed up when I thought I would drown
G
I been down and I?ve been out
F C G
Never flown so high with both feet on the ground
C
I?ve been walking in circles, all my life
G
Chasing my own tail
D
I?ve got a penny in my pocket but the rest of my change
G
Is down at the bottom of the well
C Em
I?ve got my mind made up, but what I can?t figure out
A
Is how am I gonna leave my mark
D
When all I?ve got left is doubt
Repeat Chorus
C
I?ve wasted my time all these years
G
Just looking for a little bit more
D
But it?s hard to keep your new shoes clean
G
When all you?ve got is dirt on the floor
C Em
And I?ve hit rock bottom with some good friends of mine
A D
We sat and watched the sun rise but we never saw it shine
Repeat chorus
G F C x2
Bridge: (written for K.C.)
G Em
There?s a man on the radio says he?s got it all worked out
A
He?s got a show on the road but he don?t know
D
What it?s all about
Repeat chorus x2
G