Fifteen Keys
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Fifteen Keys - Uncle Tupelo
Notes:
1. This is my own interpretation, could not find chords for this song
anywhere on line, so I worked it out on my own. I'm also a beginner, so
there may be more advanced chords that can be used. Suggestions welcome!
2. I play a Cadd9 on this, but C would work also. For a slightly different
sound, Cmaj7 works also.
3. This is my second posting of this song, I neglected to add the Instrumental
break after verse 2 in the original.
Cadd9 G Em
Watch it separate in two
Cadd9 G Em
Whatever the day wants it to
Cadd9 G Em
Finding out that the worst is true
Cadd9 G Em
Finding out that it can escape you
Chorus:
Em Cadd9 D
Slings and arrows completes the score
G D
Always leaving, wanting more
Am Cadd9 G Em
And I try to throw it away
Cadd9 G Em
Silver spikes and mace displayed in your eyes
Cadd9 G Em
Fearlessness, cannot fathom What's on your mind
Cadd9
Been there, no luck at all
G D
Nothing left to lose
Cadd9 Em
Been there, no luck at all
G D
Nothing left to lose
Am
I've been there
Cadd9 D G D Am Cadd9 G D Am Cadd9 G Em
Cadd9 G Em
"Danger/Slow" says the sign ahead
Cadd9 G Em
Exhaust fumes, Thin Lizzy instead
Cadd9 G Em
Left all pressing cares along the road
Cadd9 G Em
Fifteen keys, but where do they go?
Chorus:
Em Cadd9 D
Slings and arrows completes the score
G D
Always leaving, wanting more
Am Cadd9 G Em
And I try to throw it away
Cadd9 G
Strings that pull, strings that bend
Em Am
This song and dance never ends
D G D Am Cadd9
How to play Fifteen Keys
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 Cadd9. 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.