Rock Steady
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Dm Bb
Whatcha gonna do now that you're all alone?
Dm Bb
You need a rock not a rollin' stone
F
Yeah so when I'm bored
C
It just ain't enough
Dm Bb
You need a man made of stronger stuff
F C
Get ready
Chorus:
Bb
Rock steady all night long
F
Rock steady till the light of dawn
Bb
Slow and easy tried and true
C Bb
Rock steady
F
Just me and you
Verso 2:
You need somebody who will help you
with your heavy load
Well I've been there baby
Lord give me a rock and roll
Well I can bend but I won't break
Cause you ain't got what I can take
So when you're tired of those little girls
You want a woman that'll rock your world
Get ready
Chorus:
Rock steady all night long
Rock steady till the light of dawn
Slow and easy tried and true
Rock steady
Just me and you
Instrumental: F F Bb F
Bridge:
Db
Amateurs are clearly tought
Ab
They can't give you what you really want
Db
When all the other have been untrue
C
I'll give you something you can hold on to
Chorus:
Rock steady all night long
Rock steady till the light of dawn
Slow and easy tried and true
Rock steady baby
Me and you
Repeat chorus:
Rock steady
Rock me baby, you know what I'm talking baby
Come on, rock me baby
I want you to rock it baby
Come on rock me baby
Come on rock me baby
Rock steady all night long
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Ab = 4 3 1 1 1 4
Bb = X 1 3 3 3 1
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
Db = X 4 6 6 6 4
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
How to play Rock Steady
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.