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Intro:
G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
Well, I was riding in the back, worried bout the weather
G D Em
You were driving fast, I thought that you were clever, I
C G
was too tall for my age
G C
And you was bragging bout a gal who's name you can't remember
G D Em
Throwing in the towel and burning it for tinder, I
C G
was in awe of the flame
[Pré-Refrão]
D7
Well I was not brave enough to break out yet
C G
watching you down a cigarette, uh uh
D7
I said, I think you better try and slow it on down
C
The cops still haunt this town, and you said
[Refrão]
G C
I don't need another goddamn sermon
G D7 Em
I already found it in bourbon, I
C
Never really lost a thing worth saving
G D7 G
I'm doing fine on my own
Interlude:
G C G C
[Verso 2]
G C
If she really loved a song, she always brought it over
G D
the best of Elton John, and No Leaf Clover
Em C G
I was in love with her taste
G C
We spent almost half a year running out the faucet
G D7 Em
Without a tear, she stepped out of the closet, I
C G
didn't know what to say
[Pré-Refrão]
D7
Well, how do you find out who you are?
C G
This good ol' book never got me far, mhmm
D7
All I ever wanted was to end up free
C
So why am I scared to leave? And she said
[Refrão]
G C
I don't need another goddamn sermon
G D7 Em
I already found it in bourbon, I
C
Never really lost a thing worth saving
G D G
I'm doing fine on my own
C
If you try to chase it down, you'll lose it
G D7
If you stand on holy ground, you'll move it
Em C
I never needed anyone to prove that
G D G
I'm doing fine on my own
Instrumental:
G C G D7 Em C G D
[Verso 3]
D7
Well, I was eating those words and washing them down
C G
Trying my best not to look around, uh uh
D7
And my little brother's neck was hurting real bad
C
Wondering if we'll turn back, and I said
[Refrão]
N.c.
I don't need another goddamn sermon
N.c. Em
I already found it in bourbon, I
C
Never really lost a thing worth saving
G D G
I'm doing fine on my own
G C
If you try to chase it down, you'll lose it
G D7
If you stand on holy ground, you'll move it
Em C
I never needed anyone to prove that
G D G C
I'm doing fine on my own
G D G
yeah, I'm doing fine on my own
How to play Sermon
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 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.