Rambo (acoustic)
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Capo: 4th
C
When I was little I wanted to be king
Am Fmaj7 G
I built castles in the air but never found my way in
C
For a week I was Rambo but couldn't take the pace
Am
Then I thought I'd be a rocket man
Fmaj7 G
But never made it into space
Fmaj7
All my life I tried so many things I couldn't do
C G Am G Fmaj7
But I can't think of any---thing I wouldn't try again
G
Try again for you
C
I worked to be a wizard I tried it for a year
Am Fmaj7 G
I had five white rabbits but not one would disappear
C
Thought of being a fireman but that went up in flames
Am
Said okay I'll be a cowboy
Fmaj7 G
But it turned out I'm no Jesse James
Fmaj7
All my life I tried so many things I couldn't do
C G Am G Fmaj7
But I can't think of any---thing I wouldn't try again
G
Try again for you
Am
I played guitar in a band and finally got laid
Fmaj7 Am G
Then we fell apart as soon as bills needed to be paid
Am
Got a job in a restaurant where I burned every dish
Fmaj7
Was a sidewalk Santa Claus
Am Fmaj7 G
But I couldn't grant one single wish
C
I set off to see the world it finally felt right
Am
But I got lost the second day
Fmaj7 G
So I went home the following night
Fmaj7
All my life I tried too many things I couldn't do
C G Am G Fmaj7
But I can't think of any---thing I wouldn't try again, try again
C G Am G Fmaj7
No I can't think of any---thing I wouldn't try again, try again
G Fmaj7
Again and again and again and again for you
How to play Rambo (acoustic)
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 C. 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.