Authority Song
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Reel Big Fish
(From the 2009 Album FAME, FORTUNE AND FORNICATION)
[Intro]
D G A D G A D
Let's go
G A D G A
[Verse 1]
D G A D G A
They like to get you in a compromising position
D G A D G A
They like to get you there and smile in your face
D G A D G A
They think, it's so cute when they got you in that condition
D G A D
Well, I think that it is a total disgrace
[Chorus]
G A D G A D G
And I say when I fight authority, authority always wins
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
D G D G A
I been doing it, since I was a young kid and I've come out grinnin'
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
[Interlude]
G A D G A D G A
[Verse 2]
D G A D G A
Well, I call up my preacher and I say, "Gimme strength for round five"
D A A D G A
He said, "You don't need strength, you need to grow up, son"
D G A D G A
I said, "Growing up leads to growing old and then to dying
D G A D
And dying to me don't sound like all that much fun"
[Chorus]
G A D G A D G
And I say when I fight authority, authority always wins
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
D G D G A
I been doing it, since I was a young kid and I've come out grinnin'
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
[Bridge]
A D A D A D
I said, oh, no, oh, no, oh, no
D
I fought the law and the law won
D
I fought the law and the law won
D
I fought the law and the law won
N.C.
I fought the law and the law won
[Guitar Solo]
D G D G D
[Chorus]
G A D G A D G A
And I say when I fight authority, authority always wins
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
D G D G A
Well, I been doing it, since I was a young kid and I've come out grinnin'
D G A D G A
When I fight authority, authority always wins
[Out-Chorus]
E B E A B
And I say, when I fight authority, authority always wins
E A B E A B
When I fight authority, authority always wins
E A E A B
I been doing it, since I was a young kid and I've come out grinnin'
E A B E A B E
When I fight authority, authority always wins
How to play Authority Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.