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[intro]
A | D
A | D

D | C
D | C


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


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


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

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


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


[outro]
D   | D
G   | D
A G | D A