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Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Dress Down


"Dress Down" by Kaoru Akimoto is originally in the key of G minor. Released in 1986, it is part of Akimoto’s album "Cologne". The song is performed by Kaoru Akimoto, a Japanese vocalist known for her work in the City Pop genre. The composer of the track is Tetsuji Hayashi, a renowned figure in the Japanese music industry known for his work in pop and rock. An interesting piece of trivia about "Dress Down" is that it's considered a quintessential example of the City Pop genre, which saw a resurgence in popularity in the 2010s. The melody of "Dress Down" is smooth and laid-back, featuring a blend of synths and soft vocal lines typical of 1980s Japanese pop music, creating a nostalgic and relaxing listening experience.

Dress Down - Kaoru Akimoto

e g e g * g e g a e d * e g e g * g b b c c d b
senaka no aita doresu koborete shimai - sona iyaringu
e g e g * e g g g f# g f# f# e
midareta kami hito suji mo nai
e g e g * g e g a e d * e g e g * g b b c c d b
odoketa torimaki - tachi watashi ga warawanai no o
e g e g * e g g g f# g f# f# e
fushigina me o shite mite iru wa

e e * e b c d e b c d
Dress down hayaku mitsukete yo
b c d c b d d c * b c d c b a c b b
son'na ko ni kamatte tsumaranai hazuda wa
e e * e b c d e b c d * d e f e d c a f f
Dress down - iki ga tomaru hodo mitsume raretakutte
a g a g c d
Please tell me , tell me why