Roots
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{ F#m (4x), Bm (4x), D (2x), C#m (2x) }
Root, natty, roots; dread, kinky, dread
IandI are the roots
Some are leaf (shoo-be-doo)
Some are branches (shoo-be-doo)
IandI are the roots
Some are dry wood (shoo-be-doo)
For the fire (shoo-be-doo)
Whyo, look at that
They need a dry wood (shoo-be-doo)
To cook their raw food (shoo-be-doo)
Whyo, look at that
{ D (2x), C#m (2x), F#m (4x) }
Got to survive in this man-mania downpression
Got to survive in iration
{ F#m (4x), Bm (4x), D (2x), C#m (2x) }
Me say, root, natty, root
Dread, kinky, dread
IandI are the roots
Some are wolf (shoo-be-doo)
In sheep clothing (shoo-be-doo)
Whyo, look at that
Many are called (shoo-be-doo)
A few are chosen (shoo-be-doo)
Whyo, look at that
Nothing they can do (shoo-be-doo)
To separate IandI (shoo-be-doo)
From the love of our Father
You see, blood is thicker than water
Whyo, look at that
{ D (2x), C#m (2x), F#m (4x) }
Got to survive in the ghetto
Got to survive, people don't fret, no
We got a root, natty, root
Dread, kinky, dread
IandI are the roots
Root natty
Dread kinky
IandI are the roots
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
How to play Roots
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 F#m. 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.