Red Rubber Ball
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Intro: C Am F C G (3x)
verse 1:
C Em F C
I should have known you'd bid me farewell.
C Em F G
There's a lesson to be learned from this, and I've learned it very well.
F G C Am
Now I know you're not the only starfish in the sea.
Dm Em F G
If I never hear your name again it's all the same to me.
[Refrão]
Am Dm
And I think it's gonna be all right. Yeah, the worst is over now,
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
Am Dm
And I think it's gonna be all right. Yeah, the worst is over now,
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
Horn Break: C Am F C G (2x)
verse 2:
C Em F C
You never cared for secrets I'd confide.
C Em F G
For you I'm just an ornament, something for your pride.
F G C Am
Always running, never caring: that's the life you live.
Dm Em F G
Stolen minutes of your time were all you had to give.
[Refrão]
Am Dm
And I think it's gonna be all right. Yeah, the worst is over now,
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
Am Dm
And I think it's gonna be all right. Yeah, the worst is over now,
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
Horn Break: C Am F C G (2x)
verse 3:
C Em F C
The story's in the past with nothing to recall.
C Em F Am G
I've got my life to live and I don't need you at aaaaall.
F G C Am
The roller coaster ride we took is nearly at an end.
Dm Em F G
I bought my ticket with my tears, that's all I'm gonna spend.
Chorus:
Am Dm
And I think it's gonna be all right. Yeah, the worst is over now,
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
G F C
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
G F C
Yeah, The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball.
How to play Red Rubber Ball
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.