Ripples
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AbCapotraste:
1st traste
As recorded by Ray Scott
(From the 2023 Album BILLBOARDS & BRAKE LIGHTS)
Capo 1st fret
[Intro]
G C G
[Verse 1]
Em G
Got my ol' flat top, gonna load it in the car
Em G
Gonna chase the big top, I'm gonna see how far
D C
I can gooo...
[Verse 2]
Em G
I'm tired of workin', this ol' job that I can't stand
Em G
One things for certain, baby, I'm bout to tell that ol' boss man
D C
Where he can gooo...
[Chorus]
D C G
I'm gonna take a chance on these ol' songs I sing
D C G
And there won't be a chance that you won't know my name
Em
Before too long...
C D Em C G
I'm gonna leave a few ripples in the pond
[Verse 3]
Em G
No one or nothin', is gonna get in this ol' boy's way
Em G
I got people talkin', awe, but to hell with what they say
D C
What do they know...
[Chorus]
D C G
I'm gonna take a chance on these ol' songs I sing
D C G
And there won't be a chance that you won't know my name
Em
Before I'm gone...
C D Em
I'm gonna leave a few ripples in the pond
[Guitar Solo]
C Em
D C
Whoa...
D C
Whoa...
[Chorus]
D C G
I'm gonna take a chance on these ol' songs I sing
D C G
I'm gonna make you dance, you're gonna know my name
Em
Before I'm gone...
C D Em G C
I'm gonna leave a few ripples in the pond
[Outro]
C Em G C Em
How to play Ripples
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.