Cupids Got A
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From: eermih@dct.ac.uk
Cupid's got A Brand New Gun -- Michael Penn
Transcribed by MH and RF from the album "March".
The song is in the key of C#m although I suspect that it might be easier
to play with a capo on 2 and using Bm etc shapes. The song is in 6/8 time.
I've mostly only put chords but there are a few lines marked with
asterisks that have TAB tips at the end of the file.
INTRO:
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C#m A C#m A C#m A B E A E A
VERSE 1:
C#m A
It's hiding in the corner
C#m A
of every sacred place
C#m A B
before the ambush you won't want to
E A E E/B A **
recognise its face
C#m A
It slithers like a viper
C#m A
readies its attack
C#m A B
tears your flesh and soul apart then
E A E E/B A
clings on to your back
A G#7/C ***
not till it turns away can you
C#m C#m/B
feel the pain of all the damage done
A G#7/C C#m
and you may notice that this quick opiate
C#m/B A
might wear the wings of angels
G#7/C C#m E . A B E . . ****
that's when you realise you've been shot down
F#m E/G# A F#m E B *****
wounded unto death by something called
C#m A C#m A C#m A B E A
love (____________instrumental__________________)
VERSE 2:
C#m F#m
It followed you to hell, Ange
C#m A
a double-agent who
C#m A B
will listen to your every lie
E A
and never tell on you
E A
just whisper to you true
C#m A7
promises you silk things
C#m A
but burns the clothes you wear
C#m A B
gives you leave in heaven
E A
and you scream that it's unfair
E A
to force you to compare
A G#7/C
but not till it turns away
C#m
can you feel the pain of
C#m/B
all the damage done
A G#7/C
and you may notice that
C#m
this quick opiate
C#m/B A
might wear the wings of angels
G#7/C C#m E . A B E . .
that's when you realise you've been shot down
F#m E/G# A F#m E B C#m
wounded unto death by something called love
C#m C#m E . A B E . .
you've been shot down
F#m E/G# A F#m E B E
wounded unto death by something called love...
TABS for tricky bits:
**
E . . E/B . .
E-0-----------0-----------|
B-0-----------0-----------|
G-1-----------1-----------|
D-2-----------2-----------|
A-2-----------2-----------|
E-0-------4-----------0---|
***
I play G#7/C as E 4 -- one of the reasons why I think a capo might help!
B 4
G 5
D 4
A 3
E x
****
. A B E . .
E-x---0---2---5---x---x---|
B-x---2---4---6---x---x---|
G-x---2---4---5---x---x---|
D-x---2---4-------x---x---|
A-x---------------x---x---|
E-x---------------x---x---|
*****
A . . F#m E B
E-0-----------2---5---2---|
B-2---0-------2---6---4---|
G-2-------2---2---5---4---|
D-2-----------4---4-------|
A-0-----------------------|
E-0-----------------------|
..death by something called..
________________________________________________________________________
Malcolm Hannah (eermih@dct.ac.uk) Dundee, Scotland
How to play Cupids Got A
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 A. 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.