Mosquito
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[Verso 1]
G
On A Horse Named Mosquito
C G
Rides A Boy Called Toledo
G Cadd9 D G
He’s Leading That Mare Like A Man
G
She’s As Black As A Rat Snake
C G
Sweet As A Milkshake
G Cadd9 D G
And She’s Locked On His Every Command
[Refrão]
C G
There’s Trouble A Brewin Downstairs
D
In The Kitchen
C
The Mean In Their Voices
G D
They’re At It Again
C
He’s Too Small And Helpless
G D
To Try And Tear Down That War
Cadd9 D G
So He Studies Mosquito And Leans Into The Wind
[Verso 2]
G
Soar Over Mountains
C G
And Glide Underwater
G Cadd9 D G
Oh They Shine In The Dark Of The Night
G
Mosquito She’s Quicker
C G
Than Cold Toes In Winter
G Cadd9 D G
And Toledo Holds Ever So Tight
[Refrão]
C G D
Ride A Little Longer They’re Almost Done Screaming
C G D
There’s No Kind Of Tired Like Getting Nowhere
C G D
Soon Comes The Silence When You Feel All The Empty
Cadd9 D G
So He Turns With Mosquito And Tries To Outrun The Tears
[Ponte]
C
Give Him The Blinders
G D
From All The Reminders
C D G
His House Ain’t No Kind Of Home
C
Please Don’t Crush His Spirit
G D
Or Lead Him To Fear It
C D Cadd9
His Heart Should Never Have To Weather
G
This Kind Of Storm
[Verso 3]
G
So On A Horse Named Mosquito
C G
Rides A Boy Called Toledo
G Cadd9 D G
He’s Leading That Mare Like A Man
G
So When The Days Calm Is Fading
C G
And The Darkness Comes Shaking
G Cadd9 D G
She’ll Be Ready To Save Him Again
How to play Mosquito
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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.