Oh Brother
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E
You were my built in best friend my partner in crime
E
Now I just shake my head thinkin' 'bout you all the time
A
We used to laugh together, now it's gone sideways
E
Miss the boy I knew back in the good ole days
B7
Blood runs thick, but patience runs thin
E
and I hate what I see when I look at him
[Refrão]
E A
Oh, Brother here we go again
B7 E
Same small town, different mess you're in
E A
If trouble had a face, it'd probably look like him
E E
Oh, Brother- Lord, help him, AMEN!
[Verso 2]
E
There's whispers in town 'bout those vows you broke
E
Mumbled truths and uneasy jokes
A
Now your home ain't quiet- it's tension and smoke
E
and everybody knows more than they've spoke
You show up hand in hand for all to see
A E
But nobody's fooled by what you pretend to be
[Verso 3]
E
Last week at the ball game, kids on the field
E
You were in the bleachers with a cooler you concealed
A
Ref makes one call and you're ready to throw down
E
While grandma's prayin' you don't tear up the town
Throwin' punches at a game you kid's just tryin' to win
A E
I swear it can't get worse and it just does again
[Refrão]
E A
Oh, Brother here we go again
E
Same small town, different mess you're in
E A
If trouble had a face, it'd probably look like him
E E
Oh, Brother- Lord, help him, AMEN!
[Ponte]
E
You keep burning bridges like the never meant a thing
A
Standin' in the ashes of all the damage you bring
[Refrão]
E A
Oh, Brother here we go again
E
Same small town, different mess you're in
E A
If trouble had a face, I know it'd look like him
E E
Oh, Brother- Lord, help him, AMEN!
E E
Oh, Brother- Lord, help him, AMEN!
How to play Oh Brother
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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.