Box Elder
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Intro
| A A6 A | Aadd9 | A A6 A | Aadd9 |
| E Esus2 E | E | A A6 A | Aadd9 |
[Verso 1]
A A6 A Aadd9
Wasn't the question you asked me
A A6 A Aadd9
It wasn't the answer I gave
E Esus2 E A A6 A Aadd9
That made me feel like I was on a train
A A6 A Aadd9
Was a distant voice
A A6 A Aadd9
Made me make the choice
E Esus2 E A A6 A Aadd9
That I had to get right out of this town
[Refrão]
D A
I've got a lot of things to do
D A
A lot of places to go
D E
I've got a lot of good things coming my way
E Esus4 E
And I'm afraid to say that you're not one of them
Instrumental
| A A6 A | Aadd9 | A A6 A | Aadd9 |
| E Esus2 E | E | A A6 A | Aadd9 |
[Verso 2]
A A6 A Aadd9
Last time I was here
A A6 A Aadd9
You were out on the couch
E Esus2 E A A6 A Aadd9
Pressed into a little electric 2
A A6 A Aadd9
It was the way that you smiled
A A6 A Aadd9
Made me know at once
E Esus2 E A A6 A Aadd9
That I had to get right out of this town
[Refrão] (2)
D A
I've decide to make a stand
D A
And I'm not gonna take your hand
D E
I'm taking the next bus outta here
E Esus4 E
I'm gonna head for Box Elder, M.O.
Outro
| A A6 A | Aadd9 | A A6 A | Aadd9 |
| A A6 A | Aadd9 | A A6 A | Aadd9 | A
How to play Box Elder
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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.