Middle Brother
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[Intro ]G A D G
G
Stay hydrated from a double shot
A
Get my nourishment from a punch in the gut
D
Never really felt I had the best of luck
G
I got a big big mouth that just a won't shut up
G
Hop in the car turn the radio on
A
Out from the speakers a familiar song
D
Head down the road start to hum along
G
Made it all the way home and left the TV on
C D G G7
But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
C D G G7
And its gonna make my mama proud
E Am A7
I'm gonna get my dad to notice me
D
Even if I have to fly it into the ground
G
I know my days are numbered but I'm bad at math
A
I got a dick so hard that a cat couldn't scratch
D
Made some bad decisions, I shouldn't go back
G
I can't see her its just not like that
G
You see I had this lovely baby but I roughed her up
A
There's a little ounce of pain behind every grunt
D
All the noise that I make, I shouldn't complain
G
Regrets, tourettes, I guess its the same
C D G G7
But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
C D G G7
I'm gonna make my children proud
E Am A7
I'm gonna make them all respect me
D
Like when I first showed up in town
(Guitar Solo)
(Piano Solo)
G
Plenty of money coming in cause I get child support
A
To a family who don't want me but don't leave me alone
D
It's a terrible way to live but it ain't my choice
G
I signed away all my earnings on a little invoice
G
I'd like to be the hero on the evening news
A
Smiling in the face of danger like theres nothing to loose
D
Taking out terrorists that self detonate
G
Telling kids to stay in school and always get good grades
C D G G7
And I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
C D G G7
And I'm gonna make my country proud
E Am A7
I'm send this off to Nashville
D
And sell my soul to a whole new crowd
How to play Middle Brother
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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.