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[intro]
D | G
D | G

G | F
G | F


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


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


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

D C | G D
(in the basement, in the basement, in the basement...)


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


[outro]
G   | G
C   | G
D C | G D