Rabbit In The Road
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[Verso 1] Em C
You’re scared of getting stuck
D G
Scared to be alone
Em C
You’re scared of your own history
D Em
And now you’re scared of all my songs
C
But there’s a beating in your chest
D G
Just like the one in mine
Em C
And I remember you smiling
D G
I remember all the time
[Refrão]
C G
Oh, we’ll still grow old
C D
Not side by side but on our own
G D
I cannot say I trust you
Em C
And I don’t want to be your friend
D G
But I think I see your goodness again
[Verso 2] Em C
Your love is unsurpassed
D G
It burns bright and it burns fast
Em C
It’s not the kind of love you can count on
D Em
But it’s stunning while it lasts
C
You’re driven by the impulse
D G
It never lets you rest
Em C
And I know you didn’t mean to hurt me
D G
You just did what you do best
[Refrão]
C G
Oh, we’ll still grow old
C D
Not side by side but on our own
G D
I cannot say I trust you
Em C
And I don’t want to be your friend
D G
But I think I see your goodness again
[Ponte]
Bm Em C
Sparkling eyes in a crowded room
Bm Em
I still think of you in the springtime
C
When your favorite flowers bloom
C
When your favorite flowers bloom
[Verso 3]
Em C
You stepped out of the car
D G
For the rabbit in the road
Em C
You couldn’t bear to watch him suffer
D Em
Lying mangled in the snow
C
With your hands around his neck
D G
You spared his misery
Em C
How swift you gave that rabbit
D G
What you couldn’t give to me
[Refrão]
C G
Oh, we’ll still grow old
C D
Not side by side but on our own
G D
I cannot say I trust you
Em C
And I don’t want to be your friend
D G
But I think I see your goodness again
How to play Rabbit In The Road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.