Barre
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C
I'm learning how to play the guitar
G
I know I'm going to be a big star
Am
But people said - they know who they are
F G
The best kind of chord to learn is the barre!
[Verso 1]
F
I've stretched all my fingers til they burn
C
Tried every angle and every wrist turn
D7
I think the movies lied when it became understood
G
A quick montage is all that it takes to get good!
C
I want to play my guitar
G
On stage or on the roof of my car
Am
But it feels like I won't get very far
F G
If I have play the chord they call a barre..
[Verso 2]
F
You take your your fore-finger and lay it down flat
C
Then move the other six it's as easy as that
D7
You somehow stop other strings from being muted
G
Feel the pain in the muscles that have contributed!
[Verso 3]
F
Just so you know, it's spelled b-a-r-r-e
C
I think the other kind of bar is much more friendly
D7
I try and I try to get B or B minor..
G
Wait... that sounded good, and couldn't be finer!
Outro
C
Now I'm going to play my guitar
G
In a park maybe, or under the stars
Am
Wow! I know I'm going to go far
F G C
Now I know how to play a chord they called a barre...
F G C
Now I know how to play a chord they called a barre...
N.C.
(Spoken)
Now I just have to do it twice...
How to play Barre
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 C. 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.