Id Rather Not
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
[Verse 1]
A
I saw my father last night
Bm
Walking toward a dim light
A Bm
I called for him to turn around but he kept walking
A Bm
The clouds they listened in grey
A
To every word I would say
Bm A
But somehow nothing ever comes of all the talking
[Chorus]
A G
I awaken grinding teeth down
Bm
'Til they rot
A G
I could try to deal with all the pain now
Bm
But I'd rather not
[Verse 2]
A Bm
I wander lonesome sometimes
A
and sift the dirt for some dimes
Bm A
And try to save enough to make it through the winter
Bm
But the windows they break
A
Can't keep from shiv'ring awake
Bm
The crooked walls around the house they start to splinter
[Chorus]
A G
Sometimes I feel like I've been cut
Bm
and it won't clot
A G
I could try to deal with all the pain
Bm
But I'd rather not
[Instrumental Break]
A Bm
A Bm
A Bm
A Bm
A G Bm
A G Bm
[Verse 3]
A Bm
Some years they fly to the next
A
Some inch along with the text
Bm A
But downs and ups are all familiar after so long
Bm
I've worked on beating them down
A
And hiding in a new town
Bm
and It's all easier than admitting I've been wrong
[Chorus]
A G
I've been dealt a hand that's missing cards
Bm
But it's what I've got
A G
I could try to deal with all the pain
Bm A
But I'd rather not
Bm A
I'd rather not
Bm A Bm
I'd rather not
c. 2022 Goodnight, Texas - Seriously Serious Songs (ASCAP) / Porch Couch Songs (ASCAP)
How to play Id Rather Not
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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.