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[intro]
B | E
B | E

E | D
E | D


[verse]
                 E
Oh, now tell me where can you party, child, all night long?
      E
In the basement, down in the basement.
      A
Oh, where can you go when your money gets low?
        E
In the basement, down in the basement.
           B                             A
And if a storm is taking place, you can jam and still be safe
        E                     B
In the basement, down in the basement.


[verse]
  E
Where can you dance to any music you choose?
      E
In the basement, down in the basement.
                 A
Oh, you got the comforts of home, a nightclub too.
        E
In the basement, down in the basement.
            B                           A
There's no cover charge or fee and the food and drinks are free,
        E                     B
In the basement, down in the basement.


[instrumental]
E   | E
(in the basement, that's where it's at!)
(in the basement, that's where it's at!)
A   | E
(in the basement, that's where it's at!)
(in the basement, that's where it's at!)

B A | E B
(in the basement, in the basement, in the basement...)


[verse]
                   E
Where they don't check you age at the door
      E
In the basement, down in the basement
     A
Barracuda and jerk til your feet get sore
        E
In the basement, down in the basement
        B                            A
Do any dance you want to do, there's no one under you
        E                     B
In the basement, down in the basement


[outro]
E   | E
A   | E
B A | E B