Horseshoes
View chords used in this chart
Piano intro: Em G D Am G D C
G D G Bm A7
My sister Sue and me were doing stunts with electric trains.
Em D C Em
She said she'd do my dishes so I handed her the reins.
D C G Gmaj7 C
And she engineered a collision steered by a hand-eye protege.
Em D C
Before my train set started burnin' I heard my sister say:
(Chorus)
A7sus4
Look straight at the coming disaster
Em G
Realize what you've lost
D Am
You keep handin' out horseshoes
G D C
Horseshoes have gotta be tossed.
G D C
Horseshoes have gotta be tossed.
G D G Bm A7
I dreamed I went to heaven 'cause I told my lover lies.
Em D C Em
When I woke up I went to her and looked her in the eyes.
D C G Gmaj7 C
I said help me cry 'cause I can't deny this union's feeling wrong.
Em D C
Then a flashback to the dream and angels singing songs.
(Chorus)
(Bridge: Am C G Am Cm G)
G D G Bm A7
Don't push the river, if you love it set it free.
Em D C Em
I said go on and see him, you can still come home to me.
D C G Gmaj7 C
I was satisfied God was on our side 'cause we're freer than the birds.
Em D C
She sent me a letter, I didn't read it, I already knew the words.
(Chorus x 2)
Em D C
Horseshoes have gotta be tossed. (repeat and fade)
A7sus4 = x0203x
How to play Horseshoes
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 Em. 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.