Backsliders
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
(2023 release)
Capo 2nd fret
[Verse 1]
Am C G
Been doin' fine keepin' my distance holdin' my own
Am7 C G
But if we got anything in common it's that we can't leave well enough alone
Am7 C G
And I'll get you out of my head a time or two before
Am7 C G
You show up like an apparition just as I'm locking up the bar
[Chorus]
C D
Now I got one foot out the door and you're still gettin' dressed
G Em
Hate I can't say no as easily as you say yes
C D
I'm a real piece of shit and you're a vixen in a dress
G Em
I thought we was movin' on but I was wrong I guess
C D
Backsliders gonna backslide
[Pedal Steel Solo]
G Am C G
[Verse 2]
G Am7 C G
Sometimes it feels like we're the only two people in this damn town
Am7 C G
Like everybody else and everything is just a daydream on the way down
Am7 C G
And I either got no time at all or too much to spend
Am7 C G
Love you like a breath when I ain't workin' myself to death cos I'm longin' for the
ghost of a friend
[Chorus]
C D
Now I got one foot out the door and you're still gettin' dressed
G Em
Hate I can't say no as easily as you say yes
C D
I'm a real piece of shit and you're a vixen in a dress
G Em
I thought we was movin' on but I was wrong I guess
C D
Backsliders gonna backslide
[Guitar Solo]
G Am7 D G
[Chorus]
C D
Now I got one foot out the door and you're still gettin' dressed
G Em
Hate I can't say no as easily as you say yes
C D
I'm a real piece of shit and you're a vixen in a dress
G Em
I thought we was movin' on but I was wrong I guess
C D
Backsliders gonna backslide
[Outro]
Em G
C D G
Backsliders gonna backslide
How to play Backsliders
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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.