Joe Smith And The Going Concern - The Shortest Distance
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A|---3--------------------------|
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[Verse 1]
C Am F
Momma’s in the kitchen cooking something special
C Am F
747 touch down Hartsfield-Jackson
C Am F
85 north to the 20 into the gloaming
C Am F
On a steady drip of Morphine, it’s like swimming
[Chorus 1]
C G Am F
Am G C
[Verse 2]
C Am F
Little League field drinking soda through a piece of licorice
C Am F
Find a penny, pick it up all day, hope we stay together
C Am F
Had a little scare at the doctor, you count your blessings
C Am F
Looking down the road with hope and apprehension
[Chorus 2]
C G Am F
The shortest distance, between two people
Am G C
Isn’t always a straight line
[Bridge]
G7 Am
No looking back, no letting go
Dm Em F
One to give, one to grow
[Solo]
C Am F
C Am F
C Am F
C Am F
[Chorus 3]
C G Am F
The shortest distance, between two people
Am G C
Isn’t always a straight line
F G Am F
The shortest distance, between two people
Am G C
Isn’t always a straight line
How to play Joe Smith And The Going Concern - The Shortest Distance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.