Blood Ties
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Intro
Em Em D A
Em Em D A
Em
[Verso 1]
Em D
He walked along the driveway
A Em
You played upon the porch
Em D A Em
Running along the gravel as hus car was taking off
Em D
A father that didn't hold you
A Em
When leaving or coming home
Em D
And so you were raised believing
A C
You should dry your eyes alone
Em
When your own son was broken
D C
When his life was down the drain
G Am Em
Your only advice was one has gotta suffer for to gain
[Refrão]
D A Em D A Em
Youve got blood ties stuffed in your moooouth
[Verso 2]
Em D
Its cold in the cafeteria
A Em
The sky faded blue to black
Em D
Here comes the nurse relaying that they're
A Em
Gonna use the act
Em D
He shrouded his pain in silence
A Em
Now hes babbling a monotone
Em D
Because he was raised believing
Am A C
He should dry his eyes alone
C Em
I call you and youre shaken
D C
Its not how its supposed to be
C G
You dont wanna see your son
Am Em
Swinging from his family tree
[Refrão]
D A Em
Youve got blood ties stuffed in your mouth
D A Em
Wont let the truth come tumbling out
D A Em
About the black sheep running around
D A Em
It was always you-ouu-ou
{Instrumental}
Em D/F# G A
Em D G A
[Ponte]
Em D/F#
Is this the way to love
G A
To shrug it off, dont make a fuss
Em D
I dont know what it takes
G A C
To slowly break you open to us
G
You dont want to break my heart
Am Em Em
So its time to talk
[Refrão]
D A Em
Youve got blood ties stuffed in your mouth
D A Em
Wont let the truth come tumbling out
D A Em
About the black sheep running around
Outro
D A Em
It was always you-ouu-ou
D A Em
Yeah, it was always you-ouu-ou
D A Em
It was always you-ouu-ou
D A Em Em D A
Yeah, it was always you-ouu-ou
How to play Blood Ties
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.