Century
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
Another Big Thief song utilizing the CGDGGG-tuning. Take use of your 12-string for
proper Lenker-emulation.
Capo 4th fret.
Chords used:
D#5 C13 G* Fadd2 C Dm Eb F G
G|--2-----2-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0----0----|
G|--3-----3-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0----0----|
G|--2-----0-----4-----2-----0-----0-----0-----0----0----|
D|--0-----2-----5-----3-----2-----3-----5-----7----9----|
G|--0-----0-----x-----x-----0-----2-----3-----5----7----|
C|-(2)---(0)----x-----x-----0-----2-----3-----5----7----|
The chord names are somewhat simplified (and maybe even incorrect) here for the sake of
legibility. Hammer on
2nd fret, 3rd string for the D#5 chord, and 2nd fret, 4th string for the C13 chord.
Listen to the recording
to get it down.
[Intro]
D#5 C13 D#5 C13 D#5 C13 D#5 C13
[Verse 1]
D#5 C13
Dogs eyes, in the headlights of the driveway
D#5 C13
Cool autumn rain
D#5 C13
Bugs died on your windshield on the freeway
G* Fadd2 C
Wonder if you'll be the same
Dm Eb F
Centuries flower
[Chorus]
G C
And we have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
[Verse 2]
D#5 C13
Moth flies in the window of the kitchen
D#5 C13
You hang up your coat
D#5 C13
Cold lips and gold eyes listen
G* Fadd2 C
There's something that I want you to know
Dm Eb F
Turn on the shower
[Chorus]
G C
'Cause we have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
[Bass solo]
D#5 C13 D#5 C13 D#5 C13 D#5 C13
[Verse 3]
D#5 C13
No resolution,
D#5 C13
No circling dove
D#5 C13
Still caught in the jaw of confusion
G* Fadd2 C
Don't know what I'd do for love
Dm Eb F
But stay another hour
[Chorus]
G C
'Cause we have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
G C
We have the same power
[Outro / guitar solo]
G* Fadd2 C
G* Fadd2 C
How to play Century
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 E. 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.