Gunslinger
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[Intro:]G# Db Eb 2x
G#
G# Eb
Looking out across this town
Db
kinda makes me wonder how
G# Eb
all the things that made us great
Db G#
and left us all behind
G# Eb
It used to be a peaceful place
Db
Decent folks hard working ways
G# Eb
Now they hide the hard locked doors
Db G#
afraid to speak there mind
Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db G# Eb G#
Somebody talk to tame this town
G# Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db Eb G#
There be justice all around
Solo: G# Db Eb Db G# (2x)
G# Eb
Someone let the fences go
Db
While that bunch moved in you know
G# Eb
Shooting up the streets shouting everybody down
Db G#
the dogs all running loose
G# Eb
Reck the paper close the school
Db
tired judge got roughed up too
G# Eb
noone left to take the stand
Db G#
they whisper whats the use
Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db G# Eb G#
Somebody talk to tame this town
G# Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db Eb G#
There be justice all around
Solo: G# Eb Db
Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db G# Eb G#
Somebody talk to tame this town
G# Db
I think we need a gunslinger
Db Eb G#
There be justice all around
G# Db Eb Db G# (4x)
How to play Gunslinger
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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.