It Takes Practice
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DmCapotraste:
5th traste
As recorded by Corb Lund
(From the 2024 Album EL VIEJO)
Capo 5th fret
[Intro]
Am
[Chorus]
Am F G
It takes practice, I'm sure you'll understand
Am F G
It takes practice, like any other plan
Am G
It takes practice, yeah, to be this bad a man
E Am
[Verse 1]
C G
Start with half an hour a day with discipline and care
F E
Step by step and steady is the way
C G
Don't be overwhelmed by all there is for you to learn
F E
Just look for small improvements day by day
C G
Eventually with patience, all the calloused-ness will come
F E7 Am N.C.
You'll hurt at first, but then it goes away
[Chorus]
Am F G
It takes practice, well, I'm sure you'll understand
Am F G
It takes practice, like any other plan
Am G
It takes practice, yeah, to be this bad a man
E Am
It takes practice
[Verse 2]
C G
It's truly just a skill that nearly anyone can learn
F E
All it takes is slow and focused work
C G
I'm a prime example of just putting in the hours
F E7
I wasn’t always near this big a jerk
C G
Soon the ghastly things that you have done will not surprise you
F E Am N.C.
Nor will it when you get your just desert
[Out-Chorus]
Am F G
It takes practice
Am F G
It takes practice
Am B N.C.
It takes practice
Am F G
It takes practice, I'm sure you'll understand
Am F G
It takes practice, like any other plan
Am G Edim Am
It takes practice, yeah, to be this bad a man
How to play It Takes Practice
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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.