A Bushman Cant Survive
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F Bb C F
F Bb C F
[Verse 1]
F Bb F
A city girl is happy with her friends and family life
F C F
Appreciates a wine with him at night
F Bb F
She tries to find the sparkle, she searches but it's gone
F C F
With lots of love she hopes he'll be alright
F Bb
Her man has gone all quiet he's not at ease
C F
He doesn't feel at home he's hard to please
F Bb
He gets itchy feet he's tired of noises in the street
C F
He needs to walk for hours through the trees
[Chorus]
F Bb
No a bushman can't survive on city lights
C F
Opera rock and roll and height of heights
F F
His moon shines on the silver brigalow
Bb Bb
Shimmers down the inland river flow
C F
Out there where the yellow belly bites
[Verse 2]
F Bb F
He's working with his hands today on a building site
F C F
He can smell the Cypress on the floor
F Bb F
It takes him to a sandy ridge out amongst the pines
F C F
No shearin' no ploughin' anymore.
F Bb
His kelpie dog is tired and fast asleep
C F
Sick of searchin' gardens for the sheep
F Bb
His master doesn't whistle tunes he's not in the mood
C F
His love for open spaces runs too deep
[Chorus]
F Bb
No a bushman can't survive on city lights
C F
Opera rock and roll and height of heights
F F
His moon shines on the silver brigalow
Bb Bb
Shimmers down the inland river flow
C F
Out there where the yellow belly bites
[Verse 3]
F Bb F
He tries to please his woman the lady of his life
F C F
He's standing at a party with a plate
F Bb F
She finds him on the balcony staring at the moon
F C F
An old familiar face he can relate
[Chorus]
F Bb
No a bushman can't survive on city lights
C F
Opera rock and roll and height of heights
F F
His moon shines on the silver brigalow
Bb Bb
Shimmers down the inland river flow
C F
Out there where the yellow belly bites
[Outro]
F F
His moon shines on the silver brigalow
Bb Bb
Shimmers down the inland river flow
C F
Out there where the yellow belly bites
F Bb C F
F Bb C F
How to play A Bushman Cant Survive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.