Basic Channels
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Tuned Half Step Down
G - 320003
Em - 022000
C/G - 332010
D - 554030
G/F# - 2X0003
[Intro]
G Em G Em
[Verse 1]
G Em G Em
When I think of you, I think of growing old easy
G Em G Em
Settling down real early in the evening
C/G G Em G
On a twin size mattress in the middle of a snowstorm
G Em G Em
Stealing them covers and keeping each other warm
D Em
Loving on you 'til we both go six feet
D C/G
Ain't got much but we're living that big dream
{Chorus}
G G/F# Em C/G
It's you and me and the basic channels
G G/F# Em C/G
Yard full of weeds and some beat up flannels
G D Em C/G
Little house, out of town, hunker down through the highs and lows
G D Em C/G
When the sky comes down, Baby I'm gonna hold you close
G G/F# Em C/G G G/F# Em C/G
It's you and me and the basic channels
[Verse 2]
G Em G Em
When I think of you I think of letting go of misery
G Em G Em
Turning my past into ancient history
D Em
Love that will last and a little country baby
D C/G
Growing old fast in a world gone crazy
[Chorus]
G G/F# Em C/G
It's you and me and the basic channels
G G/F# Em C/G
Yard full of weeds and some beat up flannels
G D Em C/G
Little house, out of town, hunker down through the highs and lows
G D Em C/G
When the sky comes down, Baby I'm gonna hold you close
G G/F# Em C/G
It's you and me and the basic channels
G G/F# Em C/G
All we need are the basic channels
G G/F# C/G G
You and me and the ba-a-a-sic channels
How to play Basic Channels
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 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.