Different Drum
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Intro: C Em F G C Em F G
C Em F G C Em
1) You and I travel to the beat of a different drum
F G C Em
oh can't you tell by the way I run
F G C Em F G
Evertime you make eyes at me wo oh
C Em F G C Em
You cry and moan and say it will work out
F G C
but honey child I've got my doubts
F G
you can't see the forest for the Trees
F
2) Oh! Don't get me wrong it's not that I'm knockin'
it's just that I'm not in the market
F G C
for a girl who wants to love only me
F G
Yes And I ain't saying you ain't pretty
C Em F C
All I'm sayin's I'm not ready
D7
for any person, place or thing
Dm7 G7
To try and pull the reins in on me
C Em F G C
3) So Goodbye I'll be leavin' I see no sense
F G
in this cry-in' and grievin'
C Em F G7 C
We'll both live a lot longer If you live without me
C Em F G C F G
Repeat 2 and 3 Fade With Intro
How to play Different Drum
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 C. 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.