Durga Ii
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Generationals play it all in bar chords. E on the 7th fret,
A on the 5th, B on the 7th, F#m on the 2nd and C#m on the 9th.
But it works other ways as well.
Intro: E A B E A F#m C#m x2
E A B
If there's something I don't say
E A F#m C#m
Give me 'til the words come easy and not a minute longer
E A B
Now you've got to come to my rescue once in a while
E A
I know you like to phone it in but can you give a little backbone to it?
F#m C#m
It'll go a long way
E A B E A F#m C#m x2
E A B
So don't do it if you don't have to
E A F#m C#m
Everybody goes there sometimes
E A B
Oh let it be a bad dream and wake up in a cold sweat
E
I know you gotta do it your own way
A
If you're ever gonna get through it,
F#m C#m B
Have you made your mind up yet?
E A B
And if I give you 'til the words come easy
E A
Am I gonna be around to see the day?
B E
I can't tell you how to, you gotta be ready
A B
when the time comes running
A
Even if I'm not coming
E A B
So if there's something I don't say
E A F#m C#m
Give me 'til the words come easy and not a minute longer
E A B
Now you've got to come to my rescue one of these days
E A
I know you like to phone it in but can you give a little backbone to it?
F#m C#m
It'll go a long way
E A B E A F#m C#m x2
How to play Durga Ii
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 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.