Laid Back
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G F
Wish I knew just what to do when trouble really starts
Em A
You can't hold it in your mind
Em A
You can't run it on down that line
A C
It's not made that way by design
G
I filled it up from your lovin cup
F
When my back's already against the wall
Em A
I've been humbled like this before
Em A
You can't walk on out that door
A C
It's not made that way anymore
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A# C
G F
Wakin time's a weightless time tell me who you really are
Em A
You've been racing cross your mind
Em A
You can't rush to make a dime
A C
I'll just idly bide my time
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A# C
Solo
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A
So I'm laid back, take me back to where I'm laid back
A F Em
There's trouble on every track
Em G A# C
So just keep it laid back
G A# C
G A C
Laid back, laid back, laid back
G A C G
Laid back, laid back, laid back, yaaaaaaaaaaaaahoooooo
How to play Laid Back
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.