Shannon
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[Verso 1]
E
Another daughter sent out west
G G
one to be lost, while I pay the cost
E G G
Wrist tied up dirty crime, babies gonna blur that line
E G
before she put me in the ground
G
blood gonna tie us...
E G
before she put me in the ground
G
blood never tied us down
[Refrão]
E G A
Oh I'm a martyr, make me a daughter
E
I--- hold my tongue for the sake of the young
G A
waiting for the day these dues will come
E G A
I broke this saddle down, barring knuckles in the deep cold ground
E
Ashes to Ashes
G A
wash it down, wayward bound
[Verso 2]
E G A
Do a spin, do a twirl baby, like you're mothers before
E G A
On your knees, make amends, you American whore
E G A
I'll bear the winnings, I'm all forgiving
G A
I'm all forgivinggggg
[Refrão]
E G A
Oh I'm a martyr, make me a daughter
E
I--- hold my tongue for the sake of the young
G A
waiting for the day these dues will come
E G A
I broke this saddle down, barring knuckles in the deep cold ground
E
Ashes to Ashes
G A
wash it down, wayward bound
Alfonso piano solo *8 bars?*
E G
Before she puts me in the ground
A
Blood gonna tie us
E G A E
Before she puts me in the ground, blood's gonna tie us down
Tie us down
How to play Shannon
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.