Ballad Of A Tall Man
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BPM: 100
Intro
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
[Verso 1]
A Dsus2 A Dsus2
Take your voice away from my door,
A Dsus2 A A7
I don't want to hear it anymore,
D E
There's something in the sky, that calls for me,
D A Dsus2
So I'll just hand you back your liberty.
Interlude
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
[Verso 2]
A Dsus2 A Dsus2
Strangers in the crowds all wear your face,
A Dsus2 A A7
Seems we're gonna meet some other place,
D E
But for now, I think you'd better go,
D A Dsus2
Your angel has fallen in the snow.
Interlude
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
[Verso 3]
A Dsus2 A Dsus2
Please don't say I did you wrong,
A Dsus2 A A7
We've been playing our game far too long,
D E
I'm sure your mind will move to other things,
D A Dsus2
Just as soon as you shake me from your wing.
Interlude
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
[Verso 4]
A Dsus2 A Dsus2
Here I am a shell upon the shore,
A Dsus2 A A7
Ain't gonna be your man anymore,
D E
It's time for you to fly, so it seems,
D A Dsus2
And maybe Ill see you in your dreams.
Outro
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A Dsus2
A A Asus2 Asus2
A
How to play Ballad Of A Tall Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.