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Key: A major
Intro 1
G
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Verse 1
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G

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I'm cruising fast
Em
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on a motorcycle down this winding country road
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And I pass the gravel on

the foot of the hill
D
D

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Where last week I fell off
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G

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There's still some oil by the old elm tree
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And a dead squirrel that I hit
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But if I hadn't left,

I would've struck you dead
D
D

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So I took a ride instead
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G

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Em
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Bottoming out, bottoming out
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G

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D

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I'm bottoming out , bottoming out
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My doctor says she hopes I know
Em
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Am
Am

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how lucky I can be

After all, it wasn't my blood mixed
D
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G
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in the dirt that night
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And we must really examine this
D
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And I say I need another
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Am
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drink
D
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Bottoming out
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I'm tearing down Route Eighty East
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The sun's on my right side
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I'm drunk, but my vision's good,
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and I think of my child bride
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I aim that bike at the fat pothole bey
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Em
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ond that underpass
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D
D

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Bottoming out
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • G

  • Em

  • Am

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bottoming Out by Lou Reed is A major.

The primary chords used in Bottoming Out are A, F#m, Bm, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, F#m, Bm, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bottoming Out is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Bottoming Out using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Bottoming Out. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Lou Reed.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Bottoming Out to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Bottoming Out by Lou Reed on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.