Otherside
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intro
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How long, how long.......
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verse
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Verse form
(a) x3
(b) x1
(a) x3
(b) x3
heard your voice through a photograph........
chorus
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how long how long............
verse
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Verse form
(a) x3
(b) x1
(a) x3
(b) x3
Pour my life into a paper cup.......
chorus
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Bridge
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Solo
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Lead just continues to play notes from the solo, drops put, and
then comes back in with the solo.
Author/Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Title: Other Side
Transcribed by: Chris Arnold
Email: webmaster@cagtp.com
*STANDARD TUNING*
Nice and easy.
Intro/Main Riff:
E-------------------------------------|
B-------------------------------------|
G-------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-7/12-12-12-14-12-10-7-5-5-5-7-|
E-------------------------------------|
You also do this occasionally - you can hear it.
E------------------------------------------|
B------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-7/12-12-12-15-15-15-15-19-19-19-19-|
E------------------------------------------|
"Take it on the other side..":
E-----|
B-----|
G-----|
D-5-7-|
A-5-7-|
E-3-5-|
During verses you hear this:
E-----------------------------------------|
B-----------------------------------------|
G-----------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------|
E-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5/12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-|
Solo Thing (you get the idea):
E------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B-12v-12v-12v-12v--10-10-10/17-17-17-20-17-17-17-17-20-17-17-20-17-17-20-|
G------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Submitted by: Kevin Moran <Fleamoran@aol.com>
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Otherside from My VH! Music Awards
E:7------7-------7-------7-------7----------------------------------------------
B:-10-10---10-10---10-10---10-10---10 10-------10-------10------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-
G:---------------------------------------10 10----10-10---10-10-----------------
D:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How to play Otherside
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.