Ribs And Things
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Intro
C
verse 1
Am E7 F C
If you let me hold you I think you'd understand
Am E7 F G
My hearts burning for you in a way no others can
C C7
And I may not be perfect
F Fm
But if you'll call me your man
C G C
I promise that I'll do the best I can
verse 2
Am E7
When you say my name
F C
It feels like time is standing still
Am E7
I'd never want to speed it up
F G
I haven't got the will
C
Though he may get tickets
C7
When he's too quick
F Fm
It's my heart that pays the bill
C G C
I think I'll just let time stand still
[Refrão]
Dm G7
I thought my heart it was well protected
Dm G7
Behind my ribs right where I had left it
Dm7 C C/B Am G
But, I should've known that 12 or so bones
Dm7 G7
Wouldn't be enough to hide my love
*Whistle* Am E7 F C Am E7 F G C C7 F Fm C G C
[Refrão]
Dm G7
I thought my heart it was well protected
Dm G7
Behind my ribs right where I had left it
Dm7 C C/B Am G
But, I should've known that 12 or so bones
Dm7 G7
Wouldn't be enough to hide my love
C C7
Oh, well I know that I'm not perfect
F Fm
But if you'll call me your man
C G C
I promise that I'll do the best I can
How to play Ribs And Things
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.