Cannonball
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This is my first tab, so go easy on me. Pretty sure it's correct though.
Chords:
C D G Em F
Intro:
C D G
C D G
C
Verse 1:
G
Girl you are my kind of lover
C
I'm still amazed that we found one another
G
Cause I'm just a man, selfish and proud
D C G
You coulda been gone, but you're standin' here now
And I know I don't say it enough
C
But I long for your body, and I live for your touch
G
All the moments, when it's just you and me
D
Right where I know I should be
Chorus:
C
Cause you save me baby
G
from myself
Em D C
Can I be sa - a - aved, only time will tell
The only difference
G
between luck and love
D C
Hit me when I wasn't lookin at all, with love like a cannonball
D
Tear down the walls
C G
Love like a cannonball
(play G during short instrumental)
Verse 2:
Tonight, well I said what I said
I had too much to drink and went out of my head
But I'm sorry, I'll give up the fight
So let's lay down together and get through the night
Closer and closer, right by my side
Here in the dark where there's nothing to hide
We'll spend a lifetime under these covers
There's so much of you I've yet to discover
REPEAT CHORUS
Instrumental Break:
F C G
F C D
REPEAT CHORUS
Outro:
F C G
Lo-ove like a cannonball x3
F C G
How to play Cannonball
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 C. 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.