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[intro]
E | A
E | A

A | G
A | G


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


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


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

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


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


[outro]
A   | A
D   | A
E D | A E