Playing Ones
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Capo 3
Intro
D A D A (2x)
verse 1
D A D A D A D D
The playing ones they walk alone
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
Searching for their place to be
D A D A
D A D A D A D D
From door to door that’s where they moan
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
But it’s all blue, just like the sea
D A D D
[Refrão] A A7 Dm
Knocking on a door squeezing out a smile
A A7 Dm
A smile that’ll soon be wearing off
F G Bb A A7
All alone and weary,
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
But they know - they’re where they’re s’posed to be.
D A D A
verse 2
D A D A D A D D
Watch them sing and watch them for free
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
Watch them as they love the stage
D A D A
D A D A D A D D
But when they’re gone then you can leave
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
Leave before you hear them plead
D A D D
[Refrão] A A7 Dm
’Cause they’re knocking on a door squeezing out a smile
A A7 Dm
A smile that’ll soon be wearing off
F G Bb A A7
All alone and weary,
Dsus4/C D7sus4/G Dsus4/B Dsus2/F
But they know - they’re where they’re s’posed to be.
D A
D A
D A
D
*Alternate:
Play in F instead of D without capo.
How to play Playing Ones
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.