Finger On The Trigger
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This new show chords thing sucks. the G9 brandon plays is like so:
303233 using the thumb on the low E
Intro: G9 Cadd9 G X2
Verse:
G9 Cadd9 G
Lord please forgive me for what I'm about to do
G9 Cadd9 G
Im runnin on empty, my options are few
G9 Cadd9 G
You know that I did the best, the best that I can
G9 Cadd9 G
But I've done hit rock bottom, my time is at hand
Chorus:
G9
Cause I lost my job
Cadd9
the bills are gettin bigger
G
Got a cryin baby, bout to lose my mind
G9
a hundred dollar habbit
Cadd9
I ain't got a penny
G
Woman ran off with a friend of mine
G9
I can't keep a job
Cadd9
I'm too f****d up
G
DHS about to take my kid
G9
Tryin to get well
Cadd9
Keep gettin sicker
G
Got me sittin in the parkin lot, my finger on the trigger
You know that I never meant
to hurt anyone
And I'll face the consequences
for all the things I've done
Lord sometimes I wonder
if your even there
Cause my burden's backbreakin
it's more than I can bear
Chorus X2
How to play Finger On The Trigger
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 G9. 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.