Nothing In Return Chords by Roky Erickson

Tempo:
155.7 bpm
Chords used:

D

C

G

E

Em

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Roky Erickson - Nothing In Return chords
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[N] [G]
[C] [D]
[G]
[C]
[D] [G] I call your name in the midnight, [C] but you don't hear [D] me at all.
[G] I love you so dearly and nearly, [C] but you don't love [D] me at all.
[C] Nothing in this big round [D] world that [G] worth [E] her.
[C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's nearly [G] heard.
Every day and night I dial your [C] number, but you never [D] answer the phone.
[G] Are you really not there when I call [C] you?
Where could you so [D] much chance to roam?
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that worth [G] her.
[E] [D] [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's nearly [G] heard.
[C] I [D] only knew how [G] to [Em] get you, [C] but I've tried all I know.
It's fate except [D] for loving you so.
[G] I've heard you out from out your mean [C] friends, but my name [D] you've never seen me ask for.
[G] How in this world can I get [C] you when you won't [D] give me a call?
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that [G] worth her.
[E] [D] [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's [G] nearly heard.
[C] I [D] only knew [G] how to [Em] get you, [C] but I've tried all I know.
It's fate except for [D] loving you so.
[G] I call your name in the [C] midnight, but you [D] don't hear me at all.
[G] I love you so dearly and nearly, [C] but you don't [D] love me at all.
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that [G] worth her.
[E] [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's nearly [G] heard.
[E] Oh yeah, [C] laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's [G] nearly heard.
[E] Uh huh, [C] laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's nearly [G] heard.
[E] Oh yeah, [C] laying out in the sea, [D] but nothing's nearly [G] heard.
[E] Oh yeah, [C] laying out in the sea, [D] but nothing's nearly heard.
Key:  
D
1321
C
3211
G
2131
E
2311
Em
121
D
1321
C
3211
G
2131
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Let's start jamming Roky Erickson - Nothing In Return chords, familiarize yourself with these chords - E, C, D, G, C, D and C in sequence. For best results, commence at 78 BPM and progress to the song's BPM of 156. Given the song's key of G# Major, adjust the capo to align with your vocal range and chord preference.

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[N] _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [C] _ _ _ _ [D] _
_ _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [C] _ _ _ _
[D] _ _ _ _ [G] I call your name in the midnight, [C] but you don't hear [D] me at all.
[G] I love you so dearly and nearly, [C] but you don't love [D] me at all.
[C] Nothing in this big round [D] world that _ [G] worth _ _ [E] her.
_ _ _ [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but _ nothing's nearly [G] heard. _ _
_ _ _ _ Every day and night I dial your [C] number, but you never [D] answer the phone.
[G] Are you really not there when I call [C] you?
Where could you so [D] much chance to roam?
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that worth [G] _ her. _
[E] _ _ [D] _ _ [C] _ Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's nearly [G] heard. _ _
_ _ _ [C] _ _ _ I [D] only knew how [G] _ to [Em] get you, _ [C] but I've tried all I know.
_ It's fate except [D] for loving you so.
[G] _ I've heard you out from out your mean [C] friends, but my name [D] you've never seen me ask for.
[G] _ How in this world can I get [C] you when you won't [D] give me a call?
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that [G] worth her. _
[E] _ _ [D] _ _ [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but nothing's [G] nearly heard. _ _
_ _ _ _ [C] _ I [D] only knew _ [G] how to [Em] get you, _ [C] but I've tried all I know.
_ It's fate except for [D] loving you so.
[G] I call your name in the [C] midnight, but you [D] don't hear me at all.
[G] I love you so dearly and nearly, [C] but you don't [D] love me at all.
[C] Nothing in this big [D] round world that [G] worth her. _
[E] _ _ _ _ [C] Laying out in the [D] sea, but _ nothing's nearly [G] heard. _
[E] Oh yeah, _ [C] laying out in the [D] sea, but _ nothing's [G] nearly heard. _
[E] Uh huh, _ [C] laying out in the [D] sea, but _ nothing's nearly [G] heard. _ _
[E] Oh yeah, _ [C] laying out in the sea, [D] but _ nothing's nearly [G] heard. _
[E] Oh yeah, _ [C] laying out in the sea, [D] but nothing's nearly heard. _ _ _
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This song was featured on the Dont Slander Me album.

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