Ashes From American Flag
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Tabbed by: Tyler Estes
Email: ohdarn323@hotmail.com
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Tuning: Standard
Intro 1:
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|-0---------2--|
A|---0-----2----|
E|-----2-3------|
Intro 2:
e|----5---------|
B|-------7^-----|
G|--------------|
D|-7------------|
A|--------------|
E|--------------|
(D)The cash machine (G)is blue and green
(D)For a hundred in twenties (G)and a small service fee
(Em)I could spend three dollars (A)and sixty-three cents
(D)On Diet Coca-Cola (G)and unlit cigarettes
(D G D G)
(Em)I wonder why we listen to poets
(A)When nobody gives a fuck
(D)How hot and sorrowful
(G)This machine begs for luck
(F#m)All my (G)lies are always (Bm)wishes
(Em)I know I would (A)die if I could come back new
(D G D G)
(D)I want a good life
(G)With a nose for things
(D)A fresh wind and bright sky
(G)To enjoy my suffering
(Em)A hole without a key
(A)If I break my tongue
(D)Speaking of tomorrow
(G)How will it ever come?
(F#m)All my (G)lies are always (Bm)wishes
(Em)I know I would (A)die if I could come back new
(Em)I'm down on my hands and knees
(A)Every time the doorbell rings
(D)I shake like a toothache
(G)When I hear myself sing
(F#m)All my (G)lies are only (Bm)wishes
(Em)I know I would (A)die if I could come back new
(D)I would like to salute
(G)The ashes of American flags
(D)And all the fallen leaves
(G)Filling up shopping bags
How to play Ashes From American Flag
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.