My Fair Share
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Emadd9 Em
[Verse 1]
Emadd9 Em9/D F9/A F/A
Lost, lost as a child's first thought
D#dim7 Em9 Em/D
I must have arms to hold me
A7/C# C6
Lost without loving care
B7 Em9 Em
I must have my fair share
[Verse 2]
Emadd9 Em9/D F9/A F/A
Fair, fair is a changing word
D#dim7 Em9 Em/D
Fair is an honored promise
A7/C# C6
Justice, if you're still there
B7 Esus E
I will have my fair share
[Chorus]
A E/Ab-F#m
Justice seems a lady
B7/Eb E B7/Eb C#m
Lay me down with justice in a long white gown
F#7sus F#7 B7sus B7
With a breath of love, we can share
[Verse 3]
Emadd9 Em9/D F9/A F/A
Share, sleep with me if you dare
D#dim7 B7 Em9
Celebrate my fair share
[Solo]
Emadd9 Em9/D F9/A F/A
D#dim7 Em9 Em/D
A7/C# C6 B7 Esus E
[Verse 4]
C7 Fmadd9 Fm9/D# F#/Bb
Fair, fair is a changing word
Edim7 Fm Fm/D#
Fair is an honoured promise
Bb7/D Db6
Justice, if you're still there
C7 Fsus F
I will have my fair share
[Chorus]
Bb F/A Gm
Justice seems a lady
C7/E F C7/E Dm
Lay me down with justice in a long white gown
G7sus G7 C7sus C7
With a breath of love, we can share
[Verse 5]
Fmadd9 Fm/D# F#/Bb
Share, sleep with me if you dare
Edim7 C7 Fm9 Fm
Celebrate my fair share
How to play My Fair Share
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.