I Aint No Saint - Rory Gallagher

I Aint No Saint

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
G C G D G D
 
[Chorus]
G
I Ain't No Saint, I can't turn the other cheek
C G
I Ain't No Saint, I can't turn the other cheek
D G D
But you could cool my temper by the words I hear you speak
 
[Verse]
G
I'll tell you straight from the shoulder, straight from the hip, if I'm falling over,
she makes the pieces fit
 
If I get arrested or in some legal twist, she talks to the judge and gets the case
dismissed
C G
I Ain't No Saint, won't make it through the pearly gates
D G D
Well I feel alright down here lord, I think Heaven's gonna have to wait
 
[Instrumental Chorus]
G C G D G D
G C G D G D
 
[Bridge]
F G G F# F G G F#
Don't tell me how to make a living, don't lock her love up with a key
F
F G G F# F D
If I'm down my head is spinning, don't call a doctor or a priest
 
[Chorus]
G
I Ain't No Saint, won't toe the party line
C G
I Ain't No Saint, won't toe the party line
D G D
But you get my nomination every single time
 
[Verse]
G
I'll tell you straight from the shoulder, straight from the hip
G
Believe the tallest story if I heard it from your lips
 
Don't need to worry about the crazy shape I'm in, this tender magic surely gives me a
thrill
C G
I Ain't No Saint, won't make it through the pearly gates
D G D
Well I feel alright down here lord, I think Heaven's gonna have to wait
 
[Instrumental Chorus]
G C G D G D
G C G D G D

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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