A Rock
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Intro
C D G Em C D G
[Verso 1]
G C G
There's square pads and there's round holes
C G
And you can't fit one where the other one goes
C Em
Like an afraid of heights astronaut
G
Might put on a suit but won't lift off
[Refrão]
C D G
'Cause you can't turn a molehill turn into a mountain
C D G
A pawnshop silver into gold
C D G D Em
It is what it is, can't make nothing be what it's not
C G D G
No, you can't turn a rolling stone into a rock
{Vesre 2}
C G
Some things in life are absolute
C G
Like a bold face lie and a cold hard truth
C Em
'Less you know a genie got a magic wand
G D G
You'll sure find out before too long
[Refrão]
C D G
That you can't turn a double wide into a mansion
C D G
A barrel aged bourbon into wine
C D G D Em
It is what it is, can't make nothing be what it's not
C G D G
No, you can't turn a rolling stone into a rock
{Solo}
G C D G Em C D G
[Ponte]
C G
Girl, you tried to make him stay
C D
Best thing he did was run away
G C Em
'Cause he knew what you'll learn today
C D
He ain't gonna change
[Refrão]
C D G
And you can't turn born to be wild into settle down
C D G
Or turn a highway to a home
C D G D Em
He is who he is, only knows how to love the black top
C D
And you're better off
C G D G
'Cause you can't turn a rolling stone into a rock
C G Em
You can't turn a rolling stone into a rock
C G D G
You can't turn a rolling stone into a rock
Outro
G C D G Em C D G
How to play A Rock
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.