It Takes A Thief
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Note: The chords in the instrumental breaks are a bit dodgey. They're mostly indicated
by
the bassline, so I suppose they're up to interpretation.
[Verse 1]
C/G D
I stand
C/G D
Here before
C/G
You today
D C/G
Exhibit 104-A
C/G D
Of this cheap ruse, oh it's the truth
[Chorus]
Em Am
I try to go outside, oh, I try and I try
F G
Then a bicycle rides by on its way to nowhere
F D
I survey, roaming the day
F
Oh, well, the band don't need a name
G F Em F G
But the band needs a hope in hell
[Instrumental break]
F Em F G
[Verse 2]
C/G D
I touch
C/G D
Roses
C/G
And go
D C/G
Where the wind goes
C/G D
Not on shitty vacations
[Chorus]
Em Am
I try to go outside, oh, I try and I try
F G
Then an ambulance slides by on its way to nowhere
F D
I betray, roaming the day
F
Oh, well, the band don't need a singer
G F Em F G
The band needs needs a helping hand
[Instrumental break]
C/G D F D
C/G D F D
[Bridge]
F Em F G
It takes a thief to catch a thief
F Em F G
It takes a tree and it takes a leaf
F Em F G
Or maybe leaves falling to the ground
F Em F G
Then up in flames, another way of saying goodbye
G F Em F G
Oh, I try and I try
[Outro]
F Em F G
C/G D F D
C/G D F D
C/G D F D
C/G D F D
How to play It Takes A Thief
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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.