Riddles
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Intro:
C G F C
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Oh, oh, oh, oh 2x
C G F
Talkin' heads are talkin'
C
But listen to what they say
G F
How they sit in judgement
C
An' claim to know the way
C G F
If dreams can be dismembered
C
An' our worth can be ignored
G
Need a new direction
F C
Cause this one we can't afford
G F
There's bad stuff happening
G F F E C
An' no one does a thing
C G
What can I do
F
What can I say
A#
When they just speak at
Us in riddles
C G
How can this be
F
Why can't ya see
A#
That they just speak
At us in riddles
C G F C
Oh, oh, oh, oh, Oh, oh, oh, oh
C G F
Got ourselves in trouble
C
With no relief in sight
G F
Everyday is such a stuggle
F C
Cause they had to pick a fight
G F G
How can this be happening
G F F E C
Can't we do anything
C G
The peace is the war
F
The rich are too poor
A#
An' they just speak at us in riddles
C G
How can this be
F
Why can't ya see
A#
That they just speak at us in riddles
We're stuck right in the middle
(Base do Solo): C G F C G F
Parte falada sobre o Solo:
Clear skies baby
Healthy forests
No Child Left Behind
Wake up people
A#
Big Brother is watchin' you
C C B A#
They're takin' all your rights away
A#
Don't claim that you represent me cause
G F E C
I don't believe a word that ya say
C G
What can I do
F
What can I say
A#
When they just speak at
Us in riddles
C G
How can this be
F
Why can't ya see
A#
That they just speak
At us in riddles
Let's see through the riddles
C G F C
Final (4x): Oh, oh, oh, oh, Oh, oh, oh, oh
How to play Riddles
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.