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A Talk With George - Jonathan Coulton

A Talk With George

Jonathan Coulton

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Capo 5th

Verse 1

Dadd4 G5/D

There's a tall thin man standing in the shadows

Dadd4 G5/D

When he calls your name his voice is strong and clear

Dadd4 G5/D

It's a dark and smoky place, so you can't quite see his face

Dadd4 G5/D

He pulls you close and whispers in your ear

Verse 2

D G

And he tells you he was born into some money

D G

But it didn't mean he had to sit around

D G

And he knows a thing or two about the things that you should do

D G

If you don't want to take life lying down

[Refrão]

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

First of all hang out a lot with Hemingway

C D Em

Spend some time fighting bulls in Spain

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

You should go three rounds with Archie Moore and Sugar Ray

C D Cadd9

So damn scary you won't mind the pain

Verse 3

D G

Be ringside at the Rumble in the Jungle

D G

Make friends with Hunter S. and Jackie O.

D G

And when they shoot poor Bobby down, you wrestle Sirhan to the ground

D G

Love your friends and miss them when they go

[Refrão]

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

You should write a book or two and start a magazine

C D Em

Even if it never makes a dime

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

You should swing out by your feet above the circus ring

C D Cadd9

At the very least throw parties all the time

G G D/F#

Bridge

Em Em/maj7

Time and tide will never care

Em7 A7

Not so far from here to there

Cadd9 G/B Am Cadd9 G/B Am Cadd9 G/B Am D/F# G C/G G

We just go

Verse 4

D G

So enjoy yourself, do the things that matter

D G

Cause there isn't time and space to do it all

D G

Love the things you try, drink a cocktail wear a tie

D G

Show a little grace if you should fall

[Refrão]

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

Don't live another day unless you make it count

C D Em

There's someone else that you're supposed to be

D Cadd9 Em D/F# G

Something deep inside of you that still wants out

C D Cadd9

And shame on you if you don't set it free

Outro D Cadd9 Em F# G C D G C/G G

How to play A Talk With George

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 Dadd4. 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.

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