Parallel Bars
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Intro
D G E
A G D
[Verso 1]
D G
Well, she's got a temper like a Texas storm
D A
My will's strong as brick
D G
Sometimes when we wanna get along
D A D
We both gotta get apart quick.
D G
Well, we'd take our troubles on the town to mend
D A
But the town's too small for that
D G
So we take our stools and we just pretend
D A D
We don't know where the other one's at.
[Refrão]
D N.C. G N.C.
Yeah, parallel bars, one at my feet,
A D
One on the opposite side of the street
D G
Where two hearts that just can't meet
E A
Hide 'til the heartache's gone
D G
We had words, we let fly,
A D
He took the low road and so did I
D G E
Straight downtown, and now here we are,
A G D
Working it out in parallel bars.
{Solo}
D G D A
D G D A D
D G D A
D G D A D
[Verso 2]
D G
Don't think I'm not thinking 'bout your sweet face
D A
While I knock this 8-ball 'round
D G
While I'm across Main gettin' yours erased,
D A D
Every highball I knock down.
D G
But about midnight, when the storm has blown
D A
And the beer's worn down our pride
D G
We're gonna be makin' tracks back home
D A D
And makin' up side by side.
[Refrão]
D N.C. G N.C.
Yeah, parallel bars, one at my feet,
A D
One on the opposite side of the street
D G
Where two hearts that just can't meet
E A
Hide 'til the heartache's gone
D G
We had words, we let fly,
A D
He took the low road and so did I
D D7 G E
Straight downtown, and now here we are,
A G D
Working it out in parallel bars.
Outro
D N.C. G N.C.
We'll go crazy but we won't go far
A G D
We'll work it out in parallel bars.
D
(Yeah I see you over there)
D
(Hell I know what your up to you big drunko)
D
(Oh Kelly let's say we patch up our differences just meet half way)
D
{You're about one fifth too for gone for that)
D
(I'm so drunk i can't even remember why we're scrapping)
D
(That's cause your an asshole)
D
(But other than that)
D
(Aw) (Parallel bars)
How to play Parallel Bars
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 D. 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.