Can't Even Do Wrong Right - Eric Heatherly

Can't Even Do Wrong Right

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[Intro].: F
 
Verse 1:
F
I stole a rag top Cadillac,
 
going home I had to cross the tracks.
Bb
Train was coming when the engine died.
F
I jumped out and watched the two colide.
C
I barely had the time to save my hide.
F
Can't even do wrong right.
 
Verse 2:
F
Without a dime at 35, I have up on the good life.
Bb F
I robbed a bank with my .45, I was headed for the border line.
C
When my gas tank went bone dry.
F
Can't even do wrong right.
 
[Refrão] Bb F
Back where I come from, well they call it hard luck.
G C
But that judge of mine, just called it hard time.
 
Solo: Bb F Bb C C C C
 
Verse 3:
F
I'm payin' my dues doing time,
 
the wardens teaching me to walk the line.
Bb
But temptation he's a friend of mine,
F
he found us a fence to climb.
C
But then the spot light robbed us blind.
F
Can't even do wrong right.
 
Chorus:
Bb F
Back where I come from, well they call it hard luck.
G C
But that judge of mine, just called it hard time.
 
Outro: F Bb (repeat)
 
I can't even do wrong right
I can't even do wrong right
 
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This is played over the verse also. Play like a blues shuffel.
 
Intro:
 
Ocultar tablatura
 
Over the F
F5 Dm/F(no5) F7(no3no5) Dm/F(no5)
E------------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------
G------------------------------------------
D--10-10-10---12-12-12--13-13-13--12-12-12-
A--8--8--8----8--8--8---8--8--8---8--8--8--
E------------------------------------------
 
Over the Bb
E------------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------
G--10-10-10---12-12-12--13-13-13--12-12-12-
D--8--8--8----8--8--8---8--8--8---8--8--8--
A------------------------------------------
E------------------------------------------
 
Over the C
E------------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------
G--12-12-12---14-14-14--15-15-15--14-14-14-
D--10-10-10---10-10-10--10-10-10--10-10-10-
A------------------------------------------
E------------------------------------------

How to play Can't Even Do Wrong Right

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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