Picking Up The Signal - Son Volt

Picking Up The Signal

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Intro:
 
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D G A G D
e|--0-2-----------3---------------3------------------3--2-|
B|--3-3-------------3---------------3----------------3--3-|
G|--2-2-2h4-2-0--------------------------------------0--2-|
D|-0-------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-X-----0--0-|
A|--------------2--------------0---------------------2----|
E|---------------------------------------------------3----|
 
D G A D G D
e|-2-0-2-----------3---------------3---------------2----3--2-|
B|-3-3-3-------------3---------------3---------------3--3--3-|
G|-2-2-2-2h4-2-0----------------------------------------0--2-|
D|-0--------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-0-------0--0-|
A|---------------2--------------0-----------------------2----|
E|------------------------------------------------------3b---|
 
verse 1
 
D G
We've been through the thick
A D G D
Straightaways after
D G
Dragged for days on end
A G D
Turning away from faster
 
BRIDGE
 
Em A
Downshifting low
Em A
Reaches a point you know
 
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D G A G D
e|--0-2-----------3---------------3------------------3--2-|
B|--3-3-------------3---------------3----------------3--3-|
G|--2-2-2h4-2-0--------------------------------------0--2-|
D|-0-------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-X-----0--0-|
A|--------------2--------------0---------------------2----|
E|---------------------------------------------------3----|
But I can't complain 'cause I know you're around
 
verse 2
 
D G
Keeping with
A D G D
And then it faded to use
D G
Set the stage to lip
A G D
Running from the countdown crew
 
BRIDGE
 
Em A
Downshifting low
Em A
Reaches a point you know
 
G F#/G Em
But I can't complain,
G F#/G Em A D
no I can't 'cause I know that you're around
 
D Dsus4 D
 
D Dsus4
 
[Refrão]D A Bm G D
After all this confusion is put aside
A Bm G
After all, finally gonna make it right
 
INTERLUDE
 
G G
 
D A Bm G X2
 
G G
 
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D G A G D
e|--0-2-----------3---------------3------------------3--2-|
B|--3-3-------------3---------------3----------------3--3-|
G|--2-2-2h4-2-0--------------------------------------0--2-|
D|-0-------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-X-----0--0-|
A|--------------2--------------0---------------------2----|
E|---------------------------------------------------3----|
 
verse 3
 
D G
I hear the beat
A D G D
Of a thousand conga drums
D A G
Picking up the signal right here
F#/G Em D
Right here after all
 
[Refrão]D A Bm G D
After this confusion is put aside
A Bm G
After all, finally gonna make it right
 
Outro
 
G G
 
D A Bm G X2
 
G G
 
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D G A D
e|---0-2-----------3---------------3---------------2----------|
B|---3-3-------------3---------------3---------------3--------|
G|---2-2-2h4-2-0----------------------------------------------|
D|-0--------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-0-----------0-|
A|---------------2--------------0-----------------------0h2---|
E|------------------------------------------------------------|
 
D G A D
e|---0-2-----------3---------------3---------------2----------|
B|---3-3-------------3---------------3---------------3--------|
G|---2-2-2h4-2-0----------------------------------------------|
D|-0--------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-0-----------0-|
A|---------------2--------------0-----------------------0h2---|
E|------------------------------------------------------------|
 
D G A G D
e|--0-2-----------3---------------3------------------3--2-|
B|--3-3-------------3---------------3----------------3--3-|
G|--2-2-2h4-2-0--------------------------------------0--2-|
D|-0-------------------2h4-2-0---------2h4-2-0-X-----0--0-|
A|--------------2--------------0---------------------2----|
E|---------------------------------------------------3----|
 
D G A G D X3
 
D A G
 
G G
 
D

How to play Picking Up The Signal

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.

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