Brothers
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Capo II
Intro:
G, C, G (4X)
Verse:
G C G
We were young beneath the stars
G C G
Growing up stealing hearts
Am G C G
Oh my mama, she disapproved
Am G C G
Oh my father, he never knew
Instrumental:
G, Am, C, G (2X)
[Refrão]G
Cause we've been causing trouble
Am
Just me and all my brothers
C G
I know we're a rowdy bunch
G
There's no day like tomorrow
Am
To fix all of our problems
C G
Some day we'll settle down
Bridge:
G
Oh brother, the preacher can't save us
Am
We need the good Lord to come and change us
C G
Heaven knows when that'll be
Instrumental:
G, Am, C, G
verse 2:
G C G
Now we're old and moving on
G C G
Growing up and holding on
Am G C G
Oh my mama, bless her soul
Am G C G
Oh my father, now he knows
Chorus
Bridge: (one strum each)
Instrumental:
G, Am, C, G
Chorus
Bridge
How to play Brothers
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.