Churches And Bars
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Intro
C Am G C
G Am
[Verso 1]
C
One's got stained glass,
F C
the sun dances through
C Am
The other's got neon,
F G
that flashes blue moon
F C Am
The door's always open, no matter who you are
C Am G C
That's how it is with churches and bars
[Refrão]
G Am C C7
Can I get an Amen
F C
for preachers and bartenders,
C Am
those broken heart menders
F G
who welcome you in
C C7 F Am
They're always there when life gets too hard
C Am G C
that's how it is with churches and bars
Interlude
C C7 F C
C Am G C
[Verso 2]
C
One serves salvation
F C
the other serves beer
C Am
They never ask
F G
"what are you doin' here?"
F
I know it sounds crazy
C Am
but it ain't that bizzare
C Am
Thats just how it is
G C
with churches and bars
[Refrão]
G Am C C7
Can I get an Amen
F C
for preachers and bartenders,
C Am
those broken heart menders
F G
who welcome you in
C C7 F Am
They're always there when life gets too hard
C Am G C G Am
that's how it is with churches and bars
C C7 F Am
They're always there when things fall apart
C Am G
That's how it is with churches and bars
Outro
C Am G Am C
How to play Churches And Bars
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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.