Common Law
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G D
We got a one room rental and two last names
D G
We got a dog and a Dodge and the money all spends the same
G D
And I heard your Mama say we wouldn't make it this far
D G
But you and me honey, we know what we are
[Chorus]
C
We ain't traditional
G
Working things out is a ritual
D
You don't quit a love that's habitual
G
just because a couple flaws
C
But hey, in our defense
G
We can't afford a ring or a picket fence
D
For some it might not be common sense
G
But the judge calls it common law
[Verse 2]
G D
If you left my sisters would beat your ass
D G
And the county clerk would make me give you half my cash
G D
I don't worry none 'cause that don't cross my mind
D G
Because without me you couldn't even read a traffic sign
[Chorus]
C
We ain't traditional
G
Working things out is a ritual
D
You don't quit a love that's habitual
G
just because a couple flaws
C
But hey, in our defense
G
We can't afford a ring or a picket fence
D
For some it might not be common sense
G
But the judge calls it common law
[Break]
C G D G
[Verse 3]
G
I roll the joints
G
And I cook the food
G
We done everything except I do
C
Ain't traditional
G
Working things out is a ritual
D
You don't quit a love that's habitual
G
just because a couple flaws
C
But hey, in our defense
G
We can't afford a ring or a picket fence
D
For some it might not be common sense
C G
But the judge here in Davidson County Tennessee, calls it common law, yeah
How to play Common Law
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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.