Fences
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G Em
Swing for the fences
Cmaj7
what’s the functional difference?
G Em Cmaj7
You still get partial points just for trying
[Verse 2]
G Em
Called it a perfect storm
Cmaj7 G
there but for the grace of god go
Em Cmaj7
I wish that you’d landed just one little punch
[Refrain]
Am7 G
What Jackie wants Jackie gets, usually
Am7 G
I catch them and then I release
Am7 G Em
I catch ‘em and then I release
C Em C C7 G
but I’ve never made a meal out of anyone
[Verse 3]
G Em
Cancer has entered the chat
Cmaj7
I leave out the back
G
I leave out the back
Em
I leave little traps out for you
Cmaj7
and I wait on the aftermath
[Outro]
G Em
Whenever it comes on
Cmaj7 G
you lunge for the dial to turn it off
Em Cmaj7 C
I've never made a meal out of anyone
How to play Fences
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.