Built For Speed
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Verse 1
G
when I was a baby, my mum met my dad
Bb F G
said slow down son your crawling too fast
G
i had skinned up knees and bumps on my head
Bb F G
well i couldnt talk then but if i could id've said
[Refrão] Bb
I was built for speed, i was born to run
G
I get chills when they fire off that starters gun
Bb
keep your rocking chair and your tranquility
G* Bb* G
I wasn't built for comfort i was built for speed
Verse 2
G
well that car lot man said "i got a deal for you
Bb F G
its got air con, cushy seats, and rides real smooth"
G
well i told him i dont care if the saddle looks good
Bb F G
cos its all about them horses underneath the hood
[Refrão] Bb
I was built for speed, i was born to run
G
I get chills when they fire off that starters gun
Bb
keep your rocking chair and your tranquility
G* Bb* G
I wasn't built for comfort i was built for speed
Instrumental-Verse Chords
Verse 3
G
Well a hundred years from now when my body gives out
Bb F G
I wont have no nursemaid, wheeling me around
G
I'll take a chrome harley motor, and ill bolt it to my chair
Bb F G
I'll lay a strip of rubber up those pearly white stairs
[Refrão] Bb
I was built for speed, i was born to run
G
I get chills when they fire off that starters gun
Bb
keep your rocking chair and your tranquility
G* Bb* G
I wasn't built for comfort i was built for speed
[Refrão] Bb
I was built for speed, i was born to run
G
I get chills when they fire off that starters gun
Bb
keep your rocking chair and your tranquility
G* Bb* G
I wasn't built for comfort i was built for speed
G* Bb* G* (4 beat tacet)
I wasn't built for comfort i was built for speed
Come on grandma we're getting outta here!
Instrumental-Verse Chords
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How to play Built For Speed
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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.