Robert Bradleys Postcard
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
From the album "The Luxury of Time"
Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVfXhnhrlV4
[Verse 1]
C
Let's sing a song for a thousand years heard
Am G
Allen Ginsberg just died
C
From the back of the bus I wrote the postcard
Am G
Said I was happy but I lied
A
Six feet in hallowed ground
Dm G
Rolled over to the sound of freedom
G
The boy can't help it if he's cut out bleeding
[Chorus]
F C Dm Am
This is the story born in the womb of America
F C D
This is the glorious dawn
F C Dm Am
This is the glory, love what you make of America
Bb F
And neutralize your focus or I doubt
G C
She'll even notice when you're gone
[Verse 2]
C
I pledge allege to Marlon Brando
Am G
God kissed the Buddha and he sighed
C
The court and spark of Robert Bradley
Am G
The poet knows it when he's right
A
God bless the ground you break
Dm G
God save the earth you take 'cause maybe
G
The crowd won't notice an aborted baby
[Chorus]
F C Dm Am
This is the story born in the womb of America
F C D
This is the glorious dawn
F C Dm Am
This is the glory, love what you make of America
Bb F
And neutralize your focus or I doubt
G C
She'll even notice when you're gone
[Bridge]
D F C
Cut out the fat, I'm down with that, I'm down with that
D F G
Cut out your bullshit, I'm sick of it, I'm sick of it,
F C Dm Am F C D
yeah...
F C Dm Am Bb F G
She sums you up, she sums you up
[Verse 3]
C
I placed the call from just south of Hamburg
Am G
Said I was lonely but I lied
C
She sums you up, you may not like it but
Am G
You have the luxury of time
[Chorus]
F C Dm Am
This is the story born in the womb of America
F C D
This is the glorious dawn
F C Dm Am
This is the glory, love what you make of America
Bb F
And neutralize your focus or I doubt
G F C Dm C F
She'll even notice when you're gone, when you're gone
How to play Robert Bradleys Postcard
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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.