On The Air
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Written by Ben Mullins
(also recorded by Club Hoy)
Transcribed by Mark Na-Na (mhyland@tpgi.com.au)
(I could never work out the first line. It's either
"they downed" or "tore down" or "Around" or some damn thing)
G Csus2 F?
e -3---3---3--
B -3---3---3--
G -0---0---2--
D -0---2---3--
A -2---3-----
E -3---------
G Csus2 F? Csus2 x2
G Am
.. ?? ... the wall at Teneriff
C G
I picked a cactus flower there
F C
I met a girl with burgundy lips
G C D
And more trouble than you could bare
G C D G C D
And if it's raining, or if it's dry
G C D G
You don't hear it on the wire
C D G
Honey you hear it in the air
G Csus2 F Csus2 x2
I thought I had a pocket full of chance
She said "Don't pull that thing on me"
She pulled a finger and took the light from in her eye
You've never seen a hollow stare
And if it's over, if your mouth feels dry
You don't here it on the wire
Honey you hear it in the air
G Csus2 F Csus2 x2
Am Em Am Em C
Can I get a witness, to help me through the day
C Am C Am D
And if it's raining, or if it's dry
You don't here it on the wire
Honey you hear it in the air
How to play On The Air
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.