Master And Servant - Depeche Mode

Master And Servant

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Intro:
 
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot like life.
 
B(no3rd)
 
Intro:
 
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd) F#m/C# B(no3rd)
 
Verse 1:
 
E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
 
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
There's a new game, we like to play you see,
B(no3rd) D(no3rd) F(no3rd)
A game with added reality,
B(no3rd) E(no3rd)
You treat me like a dog, get me down on my knees,
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
We call it master and servant.
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
We call it master and servant.
 
B(no3rd) Bm
E(no3rd) D(no3rd) F#m/C# B(no3rd)
 
Verse 2:
 
E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
 
Bm E(no3rd) Bm/D
It's a lot like life, this play between the sheets,
Bm D F(no3rd)
with you on top, and me underneath.
Bm E Em
Forget all about equality,
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
let's play master and servant,
B(no3rd) E(no3rd) D(no3rd)
let's play master and servant.
 
Bridge:
E(no3rd) B(no3rd)
It's a lot like life, and that's what appealing,
E(no3rd) E(no3rd) F#(no3rd)
If you despise that throwaway feeling
E(no3rd)
from disposable fun,
F#(no3rd)
then this is the one,
 
Verse 3 (same as 1 and 2):
 
Domination's the name of the game
In bed or in life, They're both just the same
Except in one you're fulfilled
At the end of the day,
Let's play master and servant.
Let's play master and servant.
 
Bridge 2: (notice key has changed)
 
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot (it's a lot)
It's a lot like life.
 
F#(no3rd) C#(no3rd)
It's a lot like life, and that's what appealing,
F#(no3rd) F#(no3rd) G#(no3rd)
If you despise that throwaway feeling
F#(no3rd)
from disposable fun,
G#(no3rd)
then this is the one,
 
Coda:
 
C#(no3rd) F#(no3rd)
Let's play, master and servant (come on)
C#(no3rd) F#(no3rd) E(no3rd)
Come on, master and servant. (repeat several times)
 
Last time:
C#(no3rd) E(no3rd) C#(no3rd)
Come on, master and servant.

How to play Master And Servant

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 B. 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.

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