Always Greener - Graham Parker

Always Greener

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verse 1
 
B E C#m
/ / / She likes it in this line of work
F# B
But it doesn't matter
E C#m
Whatever happens seems to work
F#
But it doesn't matter
 
[Refrão]
E B F#
The grass is always greener
E B F#
The grass is always greener
 
verse 2
 
B E C#m
/ / / There's something lacking in his life
F# B
But he can't define it
E C#m
Three kids two cars a house a wife
F#
I guess that defines it
 
[Refrão]
E B F#
The grass is always greener
E B F# E
The grass is always greener
 
B E
Always greener
B
Always greener
 
Bridge
 
C#m G#m A
/ / / I know there's jackpots everywhere
B C#m
A different face with different hair
G#m A
I know there's cherries in a pair
B
So I will pull that handle
C#m A B
(Pull that handle) x3
C#m A F#
(Pull that handle)
 
Guitar solo
 
B E C#m F#
B E C#m F#
 
[Refrão]
E B F#
The grass is always greener
E B F#
The grass is always greener
 
verse 3
 
B E C#m
/ / / They know there's nothing they can do
F# B
But do something other
E C#m
Than stay the course and see it through
F#
Without one another
 
[Refrão]
E B F#
The grass is always greener
E B F# E
The grass is always greener
 
Coda
 
B E
Always greener
B E
Always greener
B E
Always greener
B
Always greener

How to play Always Greener

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 B. 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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