Cricket
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A E7 A E7 A A
[Verse 1]
A Ab
Some people say that life is a game,
A E7 A
Well if this is so I'd like to know
A E7 A E7 A A
The rules on which this game of life is based.
A Ab
I know of no game more fitting
A E7 A
Than the age old game of cricket
A E7 A E7 A
It has honour, it has character and it's British.
C# C#/G#
Now God laid down the rules of life
F#m F#m/C#
When he wrote those Ten Commandments
B7 B7/F# E7 B7/F# E7
And to cricket those ten same rules shall apply.
A A/G
Show compassion and self-righteousness
D/F# D7
and be honest above all
A E7 A E7 A
And come to God's call with bat and ball.
[Instrumental]
A E7 A E7 A A
[Verse 2]
A Ab
Now the devil has a player
A E7 A
and he's called the demon bowler,
A E7 A E7 A
He's shrewd, he's rude and he's wicked.
A Ab
He is sent by sinful satan
A E7 A
and he's out to take your wicket
A E7 A E A
And you know that that's not cricket.
C# C#/G#
He'll baffle you with googlies
F#m F#m/C#
with leg breaks and offspin
B7 B7/F# E7 B7/F# E7
But keep a level head and don't let that demon in.
A A/G
So keep a straight bat at all times,
D/F# D7
let the Bible be your guide
A E7 A E7 A
And you'll get by, yes you'll get by.
[Instrumental]
A E7 A E7 A A
[Verse 3]
A Ab A E7 A
All through your life he'll try to bowl you out
A E7 A E7 A A
Beware the demon bowler.
A Ab A E7 A
He's crafty and deceitful and he'll try to L.B.W.,
A E7 A E7 A
And bowl a maiden over.
C# C#/G#
The Devil takes the weak in spirit
F#m F#m/C#
and so we must always be courageous
B7 B7/F# E7 B7/F# E7
And remember that God is on your side.
A A/G
So keep old Satan in your sights
D/F# D7
and play the straight and narrow line
A E7 A E7 A
And you'll get by, yes you'll get by.
[Outro]
A E7 A E7 A A
How to play Cricket
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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.