On My Shoulder
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
G D C
G D C
G D C
G D C
[Verse 1]
G D C
You always tried to change me,
Am Em D
Guess you saw things that weren't there.
G D C
I always thought that I was perfect,
Am Em D
So I never cared.
G D C
G D C
[Verse 2]
G D C
You gave me so many chances,
Am Em D
I can't even count them.
G D C
I've been a big disappointment,
Am Em D
So you've left me for him.
[Bridge]
C D G
Who helps me now that you're gone,
C G D
Who makes me a better man?
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm ready for a change,
Em C G
I'm ready to change,
Em C G D
Even though I'm getting older
C D Em
I still want you on my shoulder,
C D G
I still need you on my shoulder.
[Verse 3]
G D C
All the times you slept in my bed.
Am Em D
I Never realized what I had.
G D C
Oh you have loved me so much,
Am Em C
Now I miss your touch.
[Bridge]
C D G
Who helps me now that you're gone,
C G D
Who makes me a better man?
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm ready for a change,
Em C G
I'm ready to change,
Em C G D
Even though I'm getting older
C D Em
I still want you on my shoulder,
C D G
I still need you on my shoulder.
G D C
G D C
G D C
G D C
[Bridge]
N.C.
Who helps me now that you're gone,
N.C.
Who makes me a better man?
[Chorus]
N.C.
I'm ready for a change,
N.C.
I'm ready to change,
N.C.
Even though I'm getting older
N.C.
I still want you on my shoulder,
C D G
I still need you on my shoulder.
[Chorus]
Em C G
I'm ready for a change,
Em C G
I'm ready to change,
Em C G D
Even though I'm getting older
C D Em
I still want you on my shoulder,
C D G
I still need you on my shoulder.
G D C
G D C
G D C
G D C
G
How to play On My Shoulder
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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.