God Fearing Gypsies
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
C F
[Verse 1]
C F
The golden days of being young in the summer are gone
F
I'm still golden
G
But I'm older
G C
And I feel like I'm feeling it now
C F
Both ends of the candle I've been burning are going out
F
I'm still burning
G
But I'm learning
C
How to burn a little slower now
[Chorus]
G
Father Time
G C
Mother Mary Jane
C G
Jack and Jesus
G F C
Sunshine and rain
C F
Just a little goes a long, long way
F C F
Long live the God-fearing gypsies
G C
That live as hard as they pray
[Verse 2]
C C
If you're a son of a son
F
With the hand-me-down neon dreams
G
And your Sunday best is
C
Your best pair of Levi jeans
C
If you drink like you're 21
F
Love like you're 17
G C
Raising babies and a little hell in between
[Chorus]
G
Father Time
G C
Mother Mary Jane
C G
Jack and Jesus
G F C
Sunshine and rain
C F
Just a little goes a long, long way
F C F
Long live the God-fearing gypsies
G C
That live as hard as they pray
[Bridge]
C F
If you're taking the long way
C G
Enjoy the ride and make it sweet
F
If you're learning the hard way
C G
It'll be alright, you can take it from me
[Chorus]
G
Father Time
G C
Mother Mary Jane
C G
Jack and Jesus
G F C
Sunshine and rain
C F
Just a little goes a long, long way
F C F
Long live the God-fearing gypsies
G C
That live as hard as they pray
[Outro]
F C F G C
Here's to the God-fearing gypsies that live as hard as they pray
How to play God Fearing Gypsies
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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.