Passin Us By
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Capotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
[Verse 1]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Walking the line, telling the truth, isn't very easy for me
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Saying I'm fine and telling the lie, suits the people better you see
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7
Because nobody wants to hear the story about you know who and who knows why
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7 E7
We all like the morning glory and we don't like to feel it's passin' us by
[Verse 2]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Given the choice of money or pride, which would you rather choose
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Take the advice of someone who knows, with each one you're gonna lose
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7
Because nobody wants to hear the story about you know who and who knows why
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7 E7
We all like the morning glory and we don't like to feel it's passin' us by
[Solo]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 F
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 F E7
[Verse 3]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Cross all the fingers, dot all the Is, any trick you wanna try
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Watch out for ladders, overstretched bladders, too soon you're saying goodbye
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7
Because some folks can't tell the difference like what you say and what you mean
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em Fmaj7 E7
Don't tell lies or you'll realize that you can't live in the dream machine
[Outro]
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
Am Am/G Am/F# F7 E7
How to play Passin Us By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.