Cactus
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Intro
Em G D B
I'll sting you like a cactus
[Verso 1]
Em G
The desert can get lonely
D B
The weather isn't kind
Em G
I had two hands to hold me
D B
Til he took off in the night
Em G
Hat over his horns
D B
He's the devil in disguise
Em G
I dressed myself in thorns
D B
So it wouldn't happen twice
[Pré-Refrão]
Em G
Oh, I try to warn em
D B7
Oh, I'm no good for em
[Refrão]
Em G D B7
Easy on the eyes like a piece of paradise
Em G D B7
A place to rest your boots when you're only passing by
Em G
But don't unpack your bags yet, boy
D B7
I'll hurt you out of habit
Em G D
And I'd get back on the road before it happens
B7 Em G D
I'll sting you like a cactus
B7 Em G D B7
I'll sting you like a cactus
Verse
Em G
My heart was full of gold
D B
Now it's the deepest shade of blue
Em G D B
What another cowboy broke looks like treasure to you
[Pré-Refrão]
Em G
Oh, I try to warn em
D B7
Oh, I'm no good for em
[Refrão]
Em G D B7
Easy on the eyes like a piece of paradise
Em G D B7
A place to rest your boots when you're only passing by
Em G
But don't unpack your bags yet, boy
D B7
I'll hurt you out of habit
Em G D
And I'd get back on the road before it happens
B7 Em G D
I'll sting you like a cactus
B7 Em G D B7
I'll sting you like a cactus
[Ponte]
Em
I'll sting you like a cactus
G
Burn you like a flame
D
Ashes to ashes
B7
Won't be coming back again
Em
I'll sting you like a cactus
G
Burn you like a flame
D
Ashes to ashes
B7
Till you're cursing my name
[Refrão]
Em G D B7
Easy on the eyes like a piece of paradise
Em G D B7
A place to rest your boots when you're only passing by
Em G
But don't unpack your bags yet, boy
D B7
I'll hurt you out of habit
Em G D B7
And I'd get back on the road before it happens
I'll sting you like a cactus
How to play Cactus
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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.