In State
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Capo 2
Intro: Em ? C ? G ? D Em ? C ? G ? D
Am Em
I can spot your kind a million miles away
C G D
Buckle down boots and a bloodshot gaze
Am Em
You talk so sweet until the going gets tough
C G D
The last job you pulled was never big enough
Em7 C G
Don't say you'll change after the next time
Am Em C G D
You wouldn't even be yourself if you weren't telling a lie
C G D
Cuz I know where the cops hang out
C G D
I know where you'll be found
C G D
I know what you're all about
C9 Dm
I know when you're going down
Am Em
You only call me honey when we're alone
C G D
Hiding at your place up on slack road
Am Em
You've got an answer for every little thing
C G D
You can't even tell me where you've been
Em7 C G
My face couldn't make you leave it behind
Am Em C G D
Maybe 20 years in state will change your mind
C G D
Cuz I know where the cops hang out
C G D
I know where you'll be found
C G D
I know what you're all about
C9 Dm
I know when you're going down
Em7 C G
Don't say you'll change after the next time
Am Em C G D
You wouldn't even be yourself if you weren't telling a lie
Am Em C G D
Maybe 20 years in state will change your mind
C G D
Cuz I know where the cops hang out
C G D
I know where you'll be found
C G D
I know what you're all about
C9 Dm
I know you'll never change now
C G D
I know my love was good enough
C G D
I know you would have shed my blood
C G D
I know you can't shut me up
C9 Dm
I know when you're going down
Outro: Em ? C ? G ? D
Repeat and end on G
How to play In State
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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.