Right To Remain Silent
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Chords Courtesy of Jason Neus (Jason.D.Neus@uwrf.edu) and used by
permission.
Intro Tabbed by Robert Bezanson (K7W5@unb.ca)
If this isn't right, I think it's pretty damned close. I'm just going
by memory right now and any corrections are of course welcome.
E 2 4 5 4h5p4
B 0 1 3 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 2
G 0 2 0 2 0
D 4
A
E
There is a short series of harmonics after this which can be
simulated pretty close with the B G and D strings muted just
enough so they don't ring clear.
E
B 7 3 5
G 7 3 5
D 7 3 5
A
E
D G Am
Can I have this dance My you're looking pretty
D G
Is There something wrong Did he leave you hurting
Em Am
I don't mean to pry, but that tear in your eye
G Am
Gave you a-way
(still working on the riff, but I'm getting closer)
G Am
If you don't want to talk we'll keep in quiet
D
But sometimes a heartache
G
Hurts worse if you hide it
Em Am
I think there's a chance, one slow dance
G Am
Might ease the pain
D G Am
You have the right to remain silent
D G
Anything that you say As I hold you Against me
Am D G Am
Will forever be a secret, between us two
D G Am
I've been wanting you but you didn't know it
D Em
And now that he's gone, at last I can show it
Am D
If your heart is tired, for the rest of your life
G
Lay your love on me
Am D G
So many times my eyes have held you
Am D G
Tonight please give my heart that chance
Em B C
If you don't feel the need for conversation
Em C D E
We'll just let our hearts talk while we dance
N.C. A Bm
You have the right to remain silent
E A
Anything that you say as I hold you against me
Bm E A Bm
Will forever be a secret between us two
E A Bm
I've been wanting you but you didn't know it
E F#m
And now that he's gone, at last I can show it
Bm
If your heart is tired for the rest of your life
A
Lay your love on me
Bm
If your heart is tired, for the rest of your life
A
Lay your love on me
Outro - Bm E A
(still working on the tab for the outro as well, it's progressing a
little slower)
Anyone who has it figured out let me know.
I think the chords are really close and thanks goes out to Jason Neus
for letting me use 'em, and any errors are probably mine - not his.
Rob Bezanson
K7W5@unb.ca
"Sex is like pizza, when it's great it's GREAT!
When it's bad..... It's still pretty good."
How to play Right To Remain Silent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.