Oneida
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Intro: E
(hammer on's)
[Verso 1]
E F#m A
Back before birthdays were something she dreads
A E
Back before children had settled her friends
E F#m A
Back when the radio spoke to her heart
A E
Oh girls, they want to have fun
E F#m A
I lay here awake and I laugh at her jokes
A E
She is referencing movies I'm too young to know
E F#m A
And I'm letting her lead as we dance in the dark
A E
Oh girl, I'm falling in love
[Refrão]
F#m A
Oneida, I know that I'm younger than most
E A
But I'm willing if you've got the time,
E E7
To buy us some wine
F#m A E A
I'll play my guitar, I've been working on learning that song you've been dying to sing
E E7
About weddings and rings
F#m A
I'll strum in the back and come in where I can
E A
Harmonize on a line or two
E F#m A E
But this song's all you
[Verso 2]
E F#m A
Pleading my case with the bro at the door
A E
Buddy, I know we've been through this before
E F#m A
You can't let me go in but if I wait outside
A E
Will you give her a message for me
[Refrão]
F#m A
Tell her Oneida, I know that I'm younger than most
E A
But I'm willing if you've got the time,
E E7
To buy us some wine
F#m A E A
I'll bring my guitar, I've been working on learning that song you've been dying to sing
E E7
About weddings and rings
F#m A
I'll strum in the back and come in where I can
E A
Harmonize on a line or two
E
But this song's all you
How to play Oneida
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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.