Get a Grip
View chords used in this chart
Em: 022000 C#m: 446654
D: xx0232 Bm: 224432
G:320033
S=slide
Intro:
E------------------- Play this 4 times during intro
B-------------------
G-------------------
D-5-5s-3s-5---------
A-5-5s-3s-5---------
E-3-3s-1s-3---------
Chorus: play above riff throughout the Chorus
Talk is cheap, shut up and dance
Don't get deep, shut up and dance
Verse 1:
Em D G
Love has got me down
play riff twice
Em D G
A tear just hit the ground
play riff twice
Verse 2: this is a stretch but it was as close as I came
Em D
So I started writing you this song
G
But the words came out all wrong
C#m Bm
Yeah, but it's alright
Chorus
Verse 3: Follow same format as verse 1
When you can't define the crime
Then life ain't worth a dime
Verse 4: follow same format as verse 2
When they take away everything you got
And they rub your nose in the funky spot
Not without a fight
Chorus
Solo
Verse 5: follow same format as verse 1
Sex is like a gun
You aim, you shoot, you run
Verse 6: follow same format as verse 2
When you're splittin' hairs with Mr.Clean
It's like getting head from a guillotine
And the night has just begun
Repeat Chorus
That's all I had time to figure out so if you have any additions,
corrections, or comments please send them.
How to play Get a Grip
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 Em. 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.