Slave Of New Brunswick
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
I remember
D
The girls I knew in high school
G
I remember the way I used to get around
I remember
G7 C A7
How I couldn't wait for summer, oh no
G D G
And the feeling that I was free to leave this town
C C G D
[Refrão]
G C
I've been sitting on this barstool
D C G
Since the day i graduated
G
Every day
C G F C D
I wear this Ball and Chain
G C
And the Prison I have chosen
D Em C
Is the city of New Brunswick
G D C Cmaj7 Am7
To which my friend, I'm no more than a slave
[Verso 2]
G
There's a jukebox
D
That plays my favorite records
There's a dance floor
G
Where I've acted like a fool
Theres a Clock that says
G7 C A7
Im not getting any younger
G
Theres a waitress
D G
That broke my heart in two
C C G D
[Refrão]
G C
I been sitting on this barstool
D C G
Since the day i graduated
Yes Im here to say
C G F C D
I have seen better days
G C
And the prison I have chosen
D Em C
Is the city of New Brunswick
G D C Cmaj7 Am7
To which my friend, I'm no more than a slave
{Instrumental}
G C
D C G
C G F C D
G C
D Em C
G D C {CM7} G
[Verso 3]
G
I had a dream
D
But I lost it in my whiskey
I had a plan
G
But it drowned in all the beer
I had a tear
G7 C A7
That dropped into my tequila, Oh no
G D G
But I've still got friends and I'll always find them here
C C G D
[Refrão]
G C
I been sitting on this barstool
D C G
Since the day I graduated
Yeah I'll stay right here
C G F C D
Until my Dying day
G C
And the prison I have chosen
D Em C
Is the city of New Brunswick
G D C A7
To which my friend, I'm no more than a slave, ooh
G
It's true my friend
D C G Am7 G
I'll always be a slave
Outro
G C
D C G
C G F C D
G C
D Em C
G D C Cm7 G
How to play Slave Of New Brunswick
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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.