Sassafras Roots
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Intro: D A E
Verse: A Bb A D E (2x)
A
Roaming round your house
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
A
No obligation
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
A
So why are you alone
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
A
When you could be with me
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
Chorus:
D E
I'm a waste like you
D E
With nothing else to do
D A E
May I waste your time too
Interlude:
A Bb A D E
A Bb A D E
F# D
F# D
F# D E(7th fret)
A
So why are you alone
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
A
When you could be with me
Bb A D E
Wasting your time
Outro:
D E
I'm a waste like you
D E
With nothing else to do
D A E
May I waste your time too
D A E
May I waste your time too
D A E
May I waste your time too
D A E
May I waste your time too
Song:
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Outro
Other Lyrics:
Warding off regrets
Wasting your time
Smoking cigarettes
Wasting your time
I'm just a parasite
Wasting your time
Applying myself to
Wasting your time
you'd smile
D C D
you would realize that we're all the same
D C
How to play Sassafras Roots
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.