Did I Speak Too Soon
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Intro
F#
[Verso 1]
B7 E
This ain't my first rodeo
F# F#7
Is this the big top or a sideshow
B7 E
Could you count mein,when the horsesride in
F#
When the sawdust clears willyou still be here
With your blue ribbon pin
[Verso 2]
B7 E
Step right up, then you knock'em down
F# F#7
thought you really loved me, when you rolled into town
B7 E
You got the prize, with your pretty blue eyes
F# B7
Now I'm sittin here in a ruin, did I speak too soon
[Refrão]
E
Did I speak too soon are you walkin' away as I'm just drawing nearer
C# F# F#7
Is it my fate to play the clown in this house of mirrors
B7 E
Did I lose my touch, burst your balloon
F#
Did I say too much, did you change your tune, did I spak too soon
B7 E
F#
[Verso 3]
B7 E
I took my best swing, couldn't ring the bell
F# F#7
Feels lik I'm spinnin on a carousel
B7 E
You're flippin your hair in the cool night air
F#
With the flashing lights, setting your sights to win that teddy bear
[Verso 4]
B7 E
My feet are trembling, on a hot high wire
F#
And I go tumbling, into a ring of fire
B7 E
I used to fly the trapeze to wherever you'd please
F# B7
Now I'm sinking in a black lagoon, did I speak too soon
[Refrão]
E
Did I speak too soon are you walkin away as I'm just drawing nearer
C# C#7 F#
Is it my fate to play the clown in this house of mirrors
B7 E
Did I lose my touch, burst your balloon
F# E
Did I say too much, did you change your tune, did I spak too soon
F#
Did I say too much, did you change your tune, did I speak too soon
How to play Did I Speak Too Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.