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Verse 1:
Bass (doubled with piano); chords implied
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What goes up must come down [cowbell enters] Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round [full drum kit enters] Talkin' 'bout your troubles it's a cryin' sin D7 [N.C.] D7#9 Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel spin
Verse 2:
E7#9 A13 D7#9 G You got no money and you got no home E7#9 A13 D7#9 G [no horns] Spinnin' wheel all alone E7#9 A13 D7#9 G Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you never learn D7 [N.C.] D7#9 Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel turn
Bridge:
Cadd2 Bbadd2 Did you find the directing sign on the Abadd2 Gadd2 Straight and narrow highway Cadd2 Bbadd2 Would you mind a reflecting sign Abadd2 [G] (bass alone) Just let it shine within your mind Ab/G Bb C And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you E7#9 A13 D7#9 G [trombone: D->E slide] Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true Drop all your troubles by the riverside D7 [N.C.] D7#9 [1: Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride] D7 [N.C.] [2: Ride a painted pony let the spinning wheel fly]