Scared Money
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Intro
G D G
[Verso 1]
G
We're headed to the Paddock
G
It's almost automatic
D
Leaving a trail of shit from the sale
D
Scootin' walking heal boots
D
Down exchange avenue
G
The hell was nearly raising itself
G
It's 1982
G
The market's through the roof
D
We're living plenty high on the swine
D
I'm finally sitting pretty
D
In Oklahoma City
G
Ain't nothing gonna stop me tonight
[Refrão]
F C
Scared money don't make nothing
F C
Nothing in life will come free
F C
Grab what you can carry while the gettin's still good
Em D G
Or nothing is all you're ever gonna be
[Verso 2]
G
Born in a boom town
G
Been up and been down
D
Ain't afraid to do it again
D
I tried to go to school
D
Thought I was too cool
G
And that's where that story ends
G
Put in my application
G
On the Anadarko Basin
D
There's fortune right beneath your feet
D
I walked out of class
D
And straight to the patch
G
'Cause no one ever paid me to read
[Refrão]
F C
Scared money don't make nothing
F C
Nothing in life will come free
F C
Grab what you can carry while the gettin's still good
Em D G
Or nothing is all you're ever gonna be
Guitar Solo
F C F C F C
D G
[Refrão]
F C
Scared money don't make nothing
F C
Nothing in life will come free
F C
Grab what you can carry while the gettin's still good
Em D G
Or nothing is all you're ever gonna be
F C
Scared money don't make nothing
F C
Nothing in life will come free
F C
Grab what you can carry while the gettin's still good
Em D G
Or nothing is all you're ever gonna be
Outro
G
How to play Scared Money
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.