exactly two of the riffs, I will do my best at filling this void...
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(B) |--------------------|--------------------|
(G) |-----------------3--|--------------------|
(D) |--5-5-5-5--3-5-5-3--|--5-5-5-3-5---------|
(A) |--5-5-5-5--3-5-5----|--5-5-5-3-5---------|
(E) |--------------------|--------------------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
This is the main riff. The syncopation is pretty funky, so the time
markings below the staff are intentionally vague.
|--3--| |--3--|
(e) |---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
(B) |---------------------------------|-3-------------------------------|
(G) |-------------3---5--3----3---5-3-|-----5-3-----3-------------------|
(D) |-------3-5-----5-------5---------|---------5-----------5---3-5-----|
(A) |-3--5----------------------------|---------------------------------|
(E) |---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
I think I've got all the notes right here -- this is from memory, though,
so there could be a few errors.
Most of the main riffs are done on the keyboard (in both the Edgar Winter
and TMBG versions, I think -- I've only had the pleasure of seeing the
latter up close), so these guitar arrangements aren't what the bands are
playing.
This post contains the complete lyrics to the song. Can you find them?
- Brian
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How to play exactly two of the riffs, I will do my best at filling this void...
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 B. 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.