Corduroy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E A B
E A B
E A B
E A B
(A B on beats 7 and 8 of verse's strumming pattern)
[Verse 1]
E A B E A B
And now I've kissed you, I'll show you how I've missed you
E A B E A B
Before you even say a word, I already heard
E A B E A B
No, someone told me, but don't speak now just hold me
E A B E A B
You wandered up a cul-de-sac, and now you've come back
[Interlude]
E A B
(8 times)
[Verse 2]
E A B E A B
So did you leave him? No, you didn't deceive him
E A B E A B
Just the same you're here today, wanting to stay
E A B E A B
Have I upset you? Well I tried hard to forget you
E A B E
Now you say "Look, I came, let's try again..."
[Chorus]
E B E B A
I'll make you laugh, when you see this photograph
E B E B A
It's not from that day, I threw all those away
E B E B A
It's just some boy, probably dressed in corduroy
E B E B A
He grew up fast, but you've not changed at all*(* hold for 2 measures)
[Verse 3]
E A B E A B
How can I trust you? No, I'm not trying to rush you
E A B E A B
But I was here when you ran; I don't think I can
E A B E A B
I won't desert her and I'm not about to hurt her
E A B E
I worshipped you once before, and you slammed the door
[Chorus]
E B E B A
I'll make you laugh, when you see this photograph
E B E B A
It's not from that day, I threw all those away
E B E B A
It's just some boy, probably dressed in corduroy
E B E B A
He grew up fast, but you've not changed at all* (* hold for 2 measures)
[Outro]
E A B
(12 times)
E
How to play Corduroy
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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.