Rules
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
Capo 3 (Bb)
* - one strum
[Verse 1]
G*
Rules are made for breakinnnnnn
F C G
I think I've been taken it for granted
G*
I was made for shakin'
F C
Yeah, baby when I swing my hips
F C
How about it, ain't it lit
F C G
I don't want to carry it with me
[Chorus]
G F C G
I've been a long time gone
F C G
Crossin state lines tryin to keep time (Crossing state lines)
G F C G
Been a long time gone
F C G G
Wondering what's home to get back to
[Banjo Break]
G G F C G G
G G F C F C F C G G
[Verse 2]
G*
Oh, there's trouble in the makiiiinnnng
F C G
Callin in the ships from darker seas
G*
I'm yours for the takin
F C
Yeah, come and get a load of it
F C G
You know you know how to get to me
[Chorus]
G F C G
I've been a long time gone
F C G
Crossing state lines trying to keep time (Crossing state lines)
G F C G
Been a long time gone
F C G
Wondering what's home to get back to
[Mando Break]
G G F C G G
G G F C F C F C G G
[Chorus]
G F C G
I've been a long time gone
F C G
Crossing state lines
G F C G
Been a long time gone
F C F C
Wondering what's home
F C F C
Wondering what's home
F C G
Wondering what's home to get back to
How to play Rules
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 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.