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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
***Big thanks to martink12au for his input into creating this Tab.***
Tabbed by Robert Da Prato 11th Apr. 2023
Define:
Capo on 4th Fret
B.p.m. 90
3/4 Time Signature
Original Key – E
Capo Key – C
* Single Strum (which rings out)
N.C. Stop Strumming
( ) Designated Riff
Fadd9 = XX3213
FM7 = XX3210
Riffs in order
(C 1) (C 2) (C/G 3) (C 1) (C 4) (C 5) (C 6)
e|0-----------|------------|------------|0-----------|--------------|3-0-1p0---0-|------
B|1-0-------1-|--0-------1-|1-3---------|1-0-------1-|----1-------1-|1-------1-1-|------
G|0-0-2p0---0-|0-0-2p0---0-|0-0-2p0---0-|0-0-2p0---0-|0h2---2-2p0-0-|0---------0-|0-2p0-
D|2-------2-2-|2-2-----2-2-|2-2-----2-2-|2-------2-2-|2-----------2-|2---------2-|2-----
A|3---------3-|3---------3-|3---------3-|3---------3-|3-----------3-|3---------3-|3-----
E|------------|------------|----------3-|------------|--------------|------------|------
------|
------| Notes not
----0-| spaced out
2---2-| in real time.
--3-3-|
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[Intro]
C (C 1) C (C 2) C (C/G 3) C (C 1) C
[Verse 1]
(C 1) C
We go any time
FM7
And we're all but thinking
F C (C 2) C
Of the ones by our side
(C 1) C
We go anyway
F
When we're old, we'll be wondering
FM7 (C 2) C
Why we didn't stay
[Bridge]
C* F* Fadd9* C* F C
And I'll al - ways care for you, mother...er
C/G C F C C*
Never will I find another
[Instrumental]
(C/G 3) C (C 4) C
[Verse 2]
(C5) C
We go any time
F
Though I'm not always with you
FM7 C (C 6)
Oh, I'm not far behind
[Verse 3]
(C 5) C
Know I'm happy now
F
And I'm doing the best I can
C* C/G* (C 2)
With what I know how
C F F
Oh, I'm doing the best I can
FM7 (C 2) C
With what I know now
[Outro]
C* F* Fadd9* C* F C
And I'll al - ways care for you, brother
F* FM7* C* C* F C
Ne-ver will I find another
C* F* Fadd9* C* F C
And I'll al - ways care for you, lover
F* FM7 C C
Ne-ver will I find another
C C C C
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F C C C C
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F C C (C 2) C
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(C) (C 2) C (C 2)
| / / / / | / / / / | / / / / | / / / / |
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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.