No Way Out With A Smile
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
(This plays between chorus and verse too.)
(Listen to the song for the rhythm.)
C F C F C G
[Verse 1]
F
The glass half empty
C
Ain't good enough for me
F C
When its brown liqueur over ice
F
C G
Because I've reasoned to dispute words to the wise
C
Oh
[Chorus]
Em Am
No Way, No Way
G C
You're not gonna rain on my parade
Em Am
Whatever you say, whatever you say
G F
It's all from nothin' I'm afraid
G
You want to change my mind there's no way
C F C F C G
[Verse 2]
F C
A box of candy, chocolate covered caramels
F C
Sweet sugar tastes like happiness
F C
My teeth are rotten and my bellies gettin' round
G C
But I can't resist, oh no no
[Chorus]
Em Am
No Way, No Way
G C
You're not gonna rain on my parade
Em Am
Whatever you say, whatever you say
G F
It's all from nothin' I'm afraid
G
You want to change my mind there's no way
[Bridge]
Am
Dress me in the shade of grey
G
And pay the one who digs my grave
Em G
This fat man is goin' out with a smile, yeah yeah
[Verse 3]
F C
Throw me the Bible, we'll go on like this for days
F C
Yeah I can use the scripture too
F C
I can't be certain of exactly what it means
G C
But neither can you, oh no no
[Chorus]
Em Am
No Way, No Way
G C
You're not gonna rain on my parade
Em Am
Whatever you say, whatever you say
G F
I'm only a jester, you're the sage
G
You want to change my mind
F
You want to change my mind
G
You want to change my mind
C
But there's no way
C F C F C G
End on C
How to play No Way Out With A Smile
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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.