Little Hercules
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CAPO: 3
Intro: G C D (4x) G
C D
So you cannot lift a spirit that has turned to lead
G C D
Or shine a light in shadow when the batteries are dead
C G
Or fly like a bird over all the works of man
C
Or always think of the perfect words
G
But you do the best you can
C D
Nothing seems as easy as it did when you were young
G C D
Myths may be invincible, but we are only strong
C G
Strong like a memory, strong like a willow in the wind
C
Strong as you'll ever be
G
You will always need to bend
[Refrão]
C A D
And if you feel the weight of the world
D/F# G C
Put your mind at ease
D
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INTERLUDE: G C D G C D
G C D G
There are times when being a grown-up gets to be too much
C D
And your sense of humour seems to vanish in the crush
C G
Of the daily 9 to 9 that keeps your family alive
C
You're just putting in your time
G
Does anyone really go home at 5?
C D G
You've made a life where no one ever tells you what to do
C D
And now the only tyrant that you're working for is you
C G
It's never easy to keep all the promises you make
C
No one's gonna get you fired
G
You just give yourself a break
[Refrão]
C A D
And if you feel the weight of the world
D/F# G C
Put your mind at ease
D
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C A D
'Cause there's so much on your shoulders
D/F# G C
But you know it's a breeze
D
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INTERLUDE:
G C D G C D
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G C D G C D G
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C D
So you cannot lift a spirit that has turned to lead
G C D
Or shine a light in shadow when the batteries are dead
[Refrão]
C A D
And if you feel the weight of the world
D/F# G C
Put your mind at ease
D
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C A D
'Cause there's so much on your shoulders
D/F# G C
But you know it's a breeze
D
Little Hercules
C A D
And when you feel the weight of the world
D/F# G C
Put your mind at ease
D
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OUTRO:
G C D
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G C D
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G C D
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G C D
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How to play Little Hercules
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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.