Can't Sit Still
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Intro:
Em G D
[Verso 1]
Em G A
I'm a kid in a classroom sitting on her hands
Em G A
I'm a wayward Baptist trying not to dance
Em G
I been looking in the mirror saying, "Girl, you gotta chill"
D G A
But I can't sit still
[Verso 2]
Em G D
I'm an outside dog on an inside leash
Em G A
I'm a limb in the wind trying to shake off a leaf
Em G
I'm a raindrop running down a cracked windshield
D G A
I can't sit still
[Refrão]
C D
I ain't caught my breath since I took my first
Em G
So I guess I'll rest when I'm in the dirt
C D
It's a sweet relief, it's a bitter pill
Em G
I'm an addict, it's a habit I can't kill
C D
I can't sit still
Em G D
I can't sit still
[Verso 3]
Em G D
When my hat's hung up and my boots ain't on
Em G A
Thoughts in my head have a mind of their own
Em G
When I'm climbing up the the walls, I'm going downhill
D G A
I can't sit still
[Refrão]
C D
I ain't caught my breath since I took my first
Em G
So I guess I'll rest when I'm in the dirt
C D
It's a sweet relief, it's a bitter pill
Em G
I'm an addict, it's a habit I can't kill
C D
I can't sit still
Em G
I can't sit still
[Ponte]
Em
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
Bm
Running and gunning and running
A
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
[Refrão]
C D
I ain't caught my breath since I took my first
Em G
So I guess I'll rest when I'm in the dirt
C D
It's a sweet relief, it's a bitter pill
Em G
I'm an addict, it's a habit I can't kill
C D
It's what brought me up, it's what breaks me down
Em G
Yeah, what got me here just might take me down
C D
It's a sweet relief, it's a bitter pill
Em G
I'm an addict, it's a habit I can't kill
C D
I can't sit still
Em G
I can't sit still
Outro:
C
Running and gunning and running
D
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
G
Running and gunning and running
C
Running and gunning and running
D
Running and gunning and running
Em
Running and gunning and running
G
Running and gunning and running
C D Em
I can't sit still
How to play Can't Sit Still
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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.