Albert Common Is Dead
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
bass (w/drums):
v v v v
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-2-----2-----2---|
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Intro:
G A B [slide into chords]
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
E G
At evening time when work is through
A B
You change yourself to someone new
E G
You try to run to get away
A B
From the pressures of your day
Chorus:
C#m
So you run
A B A B
Fast as you can
C#m
Swear
A B A B
You're a different man
C#m
Tell them
F# G# [N.C.]
Albert Common is dead
Verse 2:
Your job is big, your pay is small
Your income tax takes it all
You'll get your watch in one more year
Will anyone remember you were ever here?
[repeat chorus]
Break:
(1-bar drum beat)
(guitar solo over bass riff [8X]):
(E)
v v v v
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-7-7-7-5-7-------|
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[repeat chorus in slow shuffle tempo]
Coda:
(guitar solo over bass riff [2X])
D E Gm
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-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Albert Common Is Dead
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 G. 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.