Claw Hammer
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INTRO: Dm - G A
(x32)
VERSE
Dm
You're holding back
You're hard to read
Gm
Your a 21st century kind
C
You're lighting fast
Dm
Built for speed
Bb F C
A tight-lipped modern mind
Dm
An architect
Of grand romance
Gm
You're a mystery of disguise
C Dm
You're holed up in your house
Bb F C
Just waiting for the fire
Gm
You're buttoned down
All sown up
You're an ontological soul
Eb
Cold hard truth
Only proof
D7sus D7
What we already know
[Refrão]
G
You're gonna need a claw hammer
C
Oh my Lord
G/B Am
To bust on through
D G C/G G
And break down your walls
E7 E7/G# Am
Loosen your lips
Cm/Eb G/D
Slacken that jaw
Dm/F C/E
It's gonna take a claw hammer
G C/G G
Oh my Lord
Instrumental
Dm - G A
(x16)
VERSE
Dm
Look at us fools
Being used
Gm
We're totally dumb, surprised
C Dm
Waiting for you to share with us
Bb F C
The myth behind the lies
Dm
Come on out
Throw us a bone
Gm
We want to know your intentions
C
Are you fake
Dm
For goodness sake
Bb F C
Or the Mother of Invention
G
You're buttoned down
All sown up
Gm
You're an ontological soul
Eb
Cold hard truth
Only proof
D7sus D7
What we already know
[Refrão]
G
You're gonna need a claw hammer
C
Oh my Lord
G/B Am
To bust on through
D G C/G G
And break down your walls
E7 E7/G# Am
Loosen your lips
Cm/Eb G/D
Slacken that jaw
Dm/F C/E
It's gonna take a claw hammer
G C/G G
Oh my Lord
INTERLUDE
G G/D C Cm7
Am7 - D7 - G - - -
E7 E7/G# Am -
Cm/Eb - G/D -
F - C/E - G - - -
Chorus
G
You're gonna need a claw hammer
C
Oh my Lord
G/B Am
To bust on through
D G C/G G
And break down your walls
E7 E7/G# Am
Loosen your lips
Cm/Eb G/D
Slacken that jaw
Dm/F C
It's gonna take a claw hammer
G C/G G
Oh my Lord
Dm/F C
It's gonna take a claw hammer
G C/G G
Oh my Lord
Dm/F C
It's gonna take a claw hammer
G C/G G
Oh my Lord
OUTRO
Dm - G A
Dm - G A
repeat to fade
How to play Claw Hammer
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 Dm. 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.