Shiftless When Idle
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbTecla: F#Capotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by The Replacements
(From the 1981 Album SORRY MA, FORGOT TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH)
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[Intro]
G5
[Verse 1]
G5 E5
Oh, everybody that's on my block
G5 E5
They're tired of me, that ain't no shock
C5 G5 D5
And I ain't got no idols
C G D
I ain't got much taste
C G D
I'm shiftless when I'm idle
C G
And I got time to waste, yeah
[Verse 2]
G5 E5
They tried to tell me that I should learn
G5 E5
They told me, it's best I wait my turn
C G D
I can't wait forever
C G D
I can't wait that long
C G D
I'm shiftless when I'm idle
C G5
I wanna play this
[Bridge]
C G D A
Oh! Na na, na na
D G D
Na na na na na, na na na na
D G A
Na na na na na, na na
C D G A5
Na na na na na, oh-oh-oh
D5 A5 D5
Oh-oh-oh
D5
I thought so!
[Guitar Solo]
B
I'll get it!
[Chorus]
C G D
Aah, I'm shiftless when I'm idle
C G D
I'm shiftless when I'm idle
C G D
I'm shiftless
C G D
I'm shiftless
[Outro]
D5
How to play Shiftless When Idle
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 Eb. 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.