Green Card
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Intro:
Dm (C) F (Gm) Bb (C) Bb (C)
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
1st Verse:
Dm
You’re a lost bird
C
Invisible falcon
F
Clipped wings flying over ghost mountains
Bb C
I got you baby, got your back baby
Bb
I got you baby, got your back baby
Dm C
You’re an outlaw with no identity
F
You want more but you ain’t got no money
Bb C
I got you baby, got your back baby
Bb
I got you baby, got your back baby
Dm C F
I’m your opportunity
Bb C
Don’t you give up, don’t you don’t you give up
Bb
Don’t you give up, don’t you don’t you give up
Chorus:
Dm C F
Here you’re warm
Gm Bb
So don’t fly south
C Bb C
No, don’t fly south
Dm C F
Stay in my heart
Gm Bb
I am your green card
C Bb
I am your green card
So stay with me x4
2nd Verse:
Little wing
Flew into a window
Seeing stars but the stripes are out of reach, so
I picked you up baby, always pick you up baby
I picked you up baby, always pick you up baby
I’m your opportunity
Don’t you give up, don’t you don’t you give up
Don’t you give up, don’t you don’t you give up
Baby it’s okay to fall for me
Gotta give in, gotta gotta give in
Chorus
How to play Green Card
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 Dm. 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.