English Tongue
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Intro: G C G C x2
G
"Yeah"
G Em C G x4
G Em C G
You can't judge life if you can't understand
Em C G
The way that we work we're a close knit plan
Em C G
Don't speak to me in that judgement tone
Em C
You go with me or you go it alone
G C G C G
C
G Em C G
Full headlights shoot one for the other
Em C G
The stretch in my eye your my four-four brother
Em C G
And everybody knows just who I am
Em C G D
My name's Hugh Diver I'm the starlit strand
G D Em G C G
There must be someone with an English tongue marking your words for the miles you lost
D G
It's gonna be a cruel cruel winter
G Em C G
The go zone girls in the club don't agree
G Em C G
They called me in but there was nothing to see
G Em C G
All the folk poke their eyes at me
G Em C D
is it just my fame or infamy?
G Em C G
Up jumped the devil and the cavalry
G Em C G
Everyone's excited they're watching me
G Em C G
And everybody knows just who I am
G Em C G D
My name's Hugh Diver I'm the starlit strand
G D Em G C G
There must be someone with an English tongue marking your words for the miles you lost
D G
It's gonna be a cruel cruel winter
Em D
Let him go
Em D
Let him go
G Em C G
And everybody knows just who I am
G Em C G
And everybody knows just who I am
G Em C G
And everybody knows just who I am
G Em C G
My name's Hugh Diver I'm the starlit strand
How to play English Tongue
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 G. 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.