Parliament Of Rooks
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INTRO
Fm6 Fm6/G
Fm6 Fm6/G
'ooh-oh'...
Fm6 Fm6/G
'ah-a a-a'
Fm6
Fold my clothes neatly
Fm6/G
Set the table slowly
Fm6
Sweep the floor gently
Fm6
Clock is ticking softly
Fm6
They are here in the morning
Eb/G
They're in the evening
Fm6/Ab Bb
Wondering when it's time
Fm6
The choir of marauders
Eb/G
Highest beckoning order
Fm6/Ab Bb
No point in trying to hide
C Bbm
It's just a parliament of rooks
G C
Sitting on the fence, waiting for the world
Bbm
It's just a parliament of rooks
Fm C
I'm not ready to move from this world to the next one
Fm C
Ready to move from this world to the next one
Fm Ab
Summon my soul to the end of the setting sun
Db Fm6
A parliament of rooks will move you on
Fm6 Fm6/C
Fm6 Fm6/C
'ooh-oh'...
Fm6
Looking at your body (lookin' at your body)
Fm6/C
Free from any burden (free from any burden)
Fm6
Don't know where I'm going (don't know where I'm going)
Fm6/C
Certainly not to heaven
Fm6
They are here in the morning
Eb/G
They're in the evening
Fm6/Ab Bb
Wondering when it's time
Fm6
The choir of marauders
Eb/G
Highest beckoning order
Fm6/Ab Bb
No point in trying to hide
C Bbm
It's just a parliament of rooks
G C
Sitting on the fence, waiting for the world
Bbm
It's just a parliament of rooks
Fm C
I'm not ready to move from this world to the next one
Fm C
Ready to move from this world to the next one
Fm Ab
Summon my soul to the end of the setting sun
Db Fm
A parliament of rooks will move you on
Fm Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Fm Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Fm Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
breakdown
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm
Here they come
Fm/Eb F/A F/C
Here they come
Fm Csus C
fade out...
How to play Parliament Of Rooks
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 Fm6. 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.