Ivory Stairs
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Transcribed by: Peter Schmidt
Email: rubberlips1@yahoo.com
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-7h8-10p7--12-11-10-9---7h8-10p7--12-11-10-9---7h8-10p7--12-11-10-9---7--5--3-
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{Verse}
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{E}Harlequin dancing between the sun and the moon
They got you dancing to a gollows tune
Tell me what happened to your well laid plans
To make yourself a singulary self made man
(This is the same as the E except in the open A position)
{A}Got ya running to your candy coloured chevrolette
Cunsumer consumed and the loser has to pay
{E}Higher you climb, deeper you go
Talk about a change nothing change so slow
{Chorus}
{E}Climbing up the ivory stairs,
{G}Never gonna get anywhere
{A}Looking at the first step,
Can't get a good grip
{E}Climbing up the ivory stairs,
How to play Ivory Stairs
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.