Skateboard Trickery
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Chord pattern only - unsure of some chords...
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especially lyrics!
Gsus Csus
e--3--|--3--|
B--3--|--3--| All chords are open unless stated
G--0--|--0--| as the barre chord section
D--0--|--2--|
A--2--|--3--|
E--3--|--X--|
VERSE ONE
I sleep on the side of the bed
Gsus
that's furthest from the wall
Gsus
and closest to the door
Csus
I live by the side of the beach
Gsus
that's furthest from the town
Gsus
and closest to the sea
Csus
Outro
and you wonder what this tendency is
C G Em
its a leaning towards what could be construed
C G C D
as an abject desire to get away
C G Em
quick and easy
Am G
quick and easy
Am G
quick and easy
C G D
VERSE TWO
Gotta have the time to take time
Gsus
the time it should be mine
Gsus
for skating where the line
Csus
playing with the stereo
Gsus
watching all the crappy shows
Gsus
not learning how to rhyme
Csus
OUTRO
its a common misconception
C G Em
I'm a people person a hundred percent
C G C D
cos it's not just wild it's on outta my line
C G Em
cool and breezy
Am G
cool and breezy
Am G
cool and breezy
C G D
BRIDGE (Barre chord section)
Yeah right i bought the wrong size
E5 Bm D
no bull, well away your eyes
E5 Bm D
it's such a difficult thing
A5
but i think im getting the swing
G5
instrumental - same as verse...
OUTRO
well it's a common misconception
C G Em
Im a people person a hundred percent
C G C D
cos its not just wild it's on out on that line
C G Em
cool and breezy
Am G
cool and breezy
Am G
cool and breezy
C G D
VERSE ONE
i sleep on the side of the bed
Gsus
thats furthest from the wall
Gsus
and closest to the door
Csus
i live by the side of the beach
Gsus
that's furthest from the town
Gsus
and closest to the sea
Csus
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'somewhere on the parallel plane
of his very own unfolding universe...
he raises his ruby glass to the purple skies...'
- NME even more profound!
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NEW URL
http://www.dot.net.au/~verve/bands/smudge.htm
How to play Skateboard Trickery
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 Gsus. 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.