Slack Jaw
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Verse
C Fm
I got all the parts I wished for
C Fm
I've got everything I need
C Fm
Sometimes I'm above water
Am G
But mostly I'm at sea
[Refrão]
C
Oh, slack jawed me
Fm
Can't you see?
C Fm
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
Am G
And I'm walking the dog back
Verse
C Fm
It's not like I got hurt or broken
C Fm
Or ruined on the way
C Fm
It's an ache and it shines through me
Am G
A swallow in a cage
[Refrão]
C
Oh, slack jawed me
Fm
Can't you see?
C Fm
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
Am G
And I'm walking the dog back
Bridge
C Fm
Is it a sign? Or just a landmine?
Am G
Or a feeling roaming free?
C G Am G Fm
It's overtaken me
C Fm
Gonna hold it 'til it dries up
C Fm
Or pocket it for another day
C Fm
If it's me I cannot give up
Am G
I'd rather that she stayed
[Refrão]
C
Oh, slack jawed me
Fm
Can't you see?
C Fm
Theres so many rhythms and harmonies
Am G
And I'm walking the dog back
Verse
C Fm
I got all the parts I've wished for
C Fm
I got everything I need
C Fm
Sometimes I'm above water
Am G
But mostly I'm at sea
[Refrão]
C
Oh, slack jawed me
Fm
Can't you see?
C Fm
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
Am G
And I'm walking the dog back
How to play Slack Jaw
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 C. 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.