Green Light
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Green Light:The American Breed.
#39 on BB Hot 100 on ACTA Records
in 1968.
Intro: G
#1.
G
When you were just a child you built a wall..
G
in your sheltered world like an antique doll.
G Bm Am Bm Am Bm A
You always took and never learned to give.
D C D C D
Don't you know that ain't no way to live?
Chorus:
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby.
Am Bm
How can I break down your resistance
C D
when you keep me at a distance?
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby.
INTERLUDE: G C G C
#2.
G
The basic facts of life have been denied.
G
You buried your emotions deep inside.
Bm Am Bm Am Bm Am Bm A
Don't keep running in the wrong direction,
D C D C D
come on baby, give me some affection.
Chorus:
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby.
Am Bm
How can I break down your resistance
C D
when you keep me at a distance?
OUTRO:
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby.
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby.
G
Give me the green light, come on baby.
G
Turn on the green light, let's go baby..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Green Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.