Barrel House
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capo 1
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e-----------8------------8-
b--------------------------
G--10-10-10---10-10-10-10--
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Intro: Em Am C Am
C Am C Am Em Am G
Shifting the chair on the porch for a better position to enjoy the warmth of the sun, to keep warm
C Am C Am
Working the needle and twine. lost in the furthest recess of the mind.
Em Am Em Am G
It is calm. there is peace. a cat on his lap and a dog at her feet.
[Refrão] C G Am F G
But oh, the heart of a man. the secrets they bury within.
C G
Oh the causes that force his poor hand
Am F G C Am C Am
Lead to be mislead thus the deceiving of him.
C Am C Am
It's an item uneasily described. misunderstandings our thoughts by and by.
Em Am G
I'm barely here if even at all.
C Am C Am
Fear of the misunderstood invites the violence right in chasing off all the good.
Em Am Em Am G
We have brought it all on ourselves. led astray by the words of somebody else!
[Refrão] C G Am F G
But oh, the life of a man. his head above the water and pushed under again
C G
Oh i've seen it one too many times
Am F G
Its a test of the spirit verses the health of a mind.
Bridge
Dm G C C/B Am
Oh.......bring relief to him now and the people he loves.
Dm G C C/B Am
Oh.......i know the feel of the feeling but not what's it's called
Dm G C Am C Am
Oh....... oh......
[Refrão]C G Am F G
Oh the will of a man and all his well meaning intent.
C G Am F G C
Oh the thought of it all. as far as we've come there's still further to go...
How to play Barrel House
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 G. 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.