Mayberry State Of Mind
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D Bm G D
[Verse 1]
D G D
The boss just called me in on Saturday, mandatory overtime.
G A
He don't care that I have plans today, away from his assembly line.
G A D A
So I'm slipping out the side door, of this same old daily grind.
Bm Em A D
Don't care if I get fired today, cuz I'm in a Mayberry state of mind.
[Verse 2]
G D
Sometimes I feel like just a number, just a part of his machine.
G A
Working, waiting on the whistle, getting my ole hopes and dreams.
D G A D A
But all this working and no living is not the way I am designed.
Bm Em A D
I've just got to get away, cuz I am in a Mayberry state of mind.
[Chorus]
Am G D
Just a friendly game of checkers, slice of homemade apple pie.
Em G A
Afternoon down by the river catching up some fish to fry.
D G A D A
Turn the volume down on living. It won't cost you one thin dime.
Bm Em A D
You can join me there today, cuz I'll be in a Mayberry state of mind.
[Interlude]
D A D
[Verse 3]
D G D
You'll see neighbor helping neighbor and everybody knows your name.
G A
Stopping by just for a visit and they're always glad you came.
G A D A
It's what we all need more of, quiet moments unrefined.
Bm Em
The lifetime of days just like today
A D
and the whole world in a Mayberry state of mind.
[Chorus]
Am G D
Just a friendly game of checkers, slice of homemade apple pie.
Em G A
Afternoon down by the river catching up some fish to fry.
D G A D A
Turn the volume down on living and it won't cost you one thin dime.
Bm Em A D
You can join me there today, cuz I'll be in a Mayberry State of Mind.
[Outro]
G A D A
Instead of moving forward, let's take a few steps back in time.
Bm Em A D A
You may find you want to stay right here in a Mayberry state of mind.
Bm Em A D
You can join me there today. I'll be in a Mayberry state of mind.
How to play Mayberry State Of Mind
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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.