Michael C Vanpelt Aka Chopper
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Intro
D G D G D
[Verso 1]
D G D
Grandpaw gave me an anvil, on my weding day
D A
He said some days ya have to hold back the words to say
G A Bm
How you really feel about your beloved bride
G D A D
So pick up a hammer, get hold of your pride
[Refrão]
G A D
And make your anvil sing a song
G A D
Dark blues to filter what went wrong
G A Bm
Don't spend too much time in your head
G A D
You will have to explain what you said
[Verso 2]
D
I thought Grandpaw lost his mind,
G D
lost grandmaw back in the winter of 79
D
Coulden't get through the snow and wind
A
Grandmaw was his best friend
G A D
I remember Grandpaw's anvil woud sing
G A D
From mid morn 'till the dinner bell would ring
G A Bm
A song of a broken hearted man
G A D
Lost almost all he had
[Refrão]
G A D
Make your anvil sing a song
G A D
Dark blues to filter what went wrong
G A Bm
Don't spend too much time in your head
G A D
You will have to explain what you did
How to play Michael C Vanpelt Aka Chopper
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.