Half Breed
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CAPO 3
Tabbed By: Emrldeyzs
VERSE 1:
F C G
My father married a pure Cherokee
G E7 Am
My mother's people were ashamed of me
F C G E7
The Indians said that I was white by law
Am Am7 F
The white man always called me "Indian squaw"
[Refrão]Am Dm
Half-breed, that's all I ever heard
Am Dm
Half-breed, how I learned to hate the word
Am Dm
Half-breed, she's no good, they warned
F Am Dm7 Am
Both sides were against me since the day I was born
F C G
We never settled, went from town to town
G E7 Am
When you're not welcome you don't hang around
F C G E7
The other children always laughed at me
Am Am7 F
"Give her a feather, she's a Cherokee"
[Refrão]Am Dm
Half-breed, that's all I ever heard
Am Dm
Half-breed, how I learned to hate the word
Am Dm
Half-breed, she's no good, they warned
F Am Dm7 Am
Both sides were against me since the day I was born
F C G
We weren't accepted and I felt ashamed
G E7 Am
Nineteen I left them, tell me who's to blame
F C G E7
My life since then has been from man to man
Am Am7 F
But I can't run away from what I am
CHORUS: 2X
Am Dm
Half-breed, that's all I ever heard
Am Dm
Half-breed, how I learned to hate the word
Am Dm
Half-breed, she's no good, they warned
F Am Dm7 Am
Both sides were against me since the day I was born
How to play Half Breed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.