Alaskan Pipeline
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A nice song by James. Pretty easy and has a nice melody. Please don't forget to rate/comment :D.
Legend:
= Play for two measures (Only visible during the intro)
- = Play for half a measure and switch to the next chord (Only visible during the intro)
~ = Let ring
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Melody:
e|---1-----0--1------1-----0--1-------1-----0--1--0--------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------1----------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------2-----------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Dm, A#, C, Am (Play 5 times)
then
A# , C
A# , Am, A# - C
then
Dm, A#, C, Am (Play 2 times)
Dm A#
You might as well surrender now
C Am
You'll never hold that stance
Dm
With all my words
A#
I can't find one
C Am
To help you understand
Dm
It's not too late
A#
Take up the cup
C Am
Put down your weapons and choose
A#
But you say life's so unfair
C
All you say is life's so unfair.
A# C
Oh you can ill afford to hold to these views
A#
Oh you need something to blame
Am A#
But it's you, yes it's you
C Dm
It's your truth
(Restart strumming Dm)
Someone made you
I don't know if you're sick
A# Dm
I comfort, you run away
Dm
My sympathy, you twist it.
A#
Your reflex gets in the way.
Dm
You mother me, I son you.
A# C
You act up, I can't get through.
Dm
These footsteps so ancient.
A# C
In your eyes I'm your infant.
Dm
You're ancient, full circle.
A# C
In my eyes you're my infant.
Dm
Dead ball in our court,
A# C
We've got a dead fall in our court.
(The melody part restarts)
Dm, A#, C, Am (Play 3 times)
A#
You just say life's so unfair
C
You just say life's so unfair
A#
You need something to blame
Am A#
But it's you, yes it's you
C Dm~~~
It's your truth
How to play Alaskan Pipeline
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 A. 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.