Movin' Too Fast
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Capo 2, but don't capo the low E string
D G D
D G D
I want you to know I thought I'd see you tonight
D G D
But you're too damn stubborn to see wrong and right
D G D
Where did you go, you've been here all of my life
D A G A D D7
I guess it got too hard and you just couldn't handle the fire
CHORUS 1:
G
But you're not the first you know
D
And you wont be the last
G A
There's a long list of has beens waiting down at the pass
D G D
When you figure it out, that I'm not white trash
D A G A D
They wont let you on the train that I'm on, cause it's moving too fast
Her name was Amy, it was 1992
I promised her the world, she promised me the moon
But she couldn't take it, my life and the road
She listened to the voices, packed her bags, and headed back home
CHORUS 2:
She's not the first you know
And she won't be the last
There's a long list of has beens waiting down at the pass
When she figures it out, that I'm not white trash
They won't let her on the train that I'm on cause it's moving too fast
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
So take a deep breath and free your mind
Light all your candles and jump through the fire
You can't see me for the smoke, it's heaven and its hell
But I won't be suprised and hurt if you decide to bail
CHORUS 3:
But you're not the first you know
And you wont be the last
There's a long list of has beens waiting down at the pass
When you figure it out, that I'm not white trash
They wont let you on the train that I'm on, cause it's moving too fast
G
You're not the first you know
Bm A G
And you won't be the last
D A G A
They won't let you on the train that I'm on
D A G A
I won't let you on the train that I'm riding on
D A G A D
They won't let you on the train that I'm on cause it's moving too fast
How to play Movin' Too Fast
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 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.