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[INTRO: ]-- 3x's
sl.
 
Ocultar tablatura
 
(B) (E) D D A A
E ----------------------------------5--5---5--5--
B ----------------------------------7--7---5--5--
G ----------------------------------7--7---6--6--
D ----------------------------------7--7---7--7--
A ----------------------------------5--5---7--7--
E --5-7--5-7---5-7-7-5-2-0-0--0-0---5--5---5--5--
 
*NOTE:
I PREFER PLAYING BARRE CHORDS INSTEAD FOR THE INTRO FOR
A CHUNKIER SOUND. (LIKE THIS):
 
*(RIFF 1)
sl.
B E D A
 
VERSE: PLAY (RIFF 1) DURING VERSE
 
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it, do it
 
Chorus:
B E B
Don't want to be your slave
B E B
Don't want to be your slave
B E B
Don't want to be your slave
 
THEN: INTRO (RIFF 1) -- 3x's (NO SINGING)
 
Chorus: PLAY & SING
 
THEN: INTRO (RIFF 1) -- 1x (NO SINGING)
 
VERSE 2:
Twenty four hours a day
Hey, why don't you go down to the supermarket
Get something to eat, steal something off the shelves
Pass by the liquor store
Be back about quarter to twelve
 
Chorus: Don't want to be your slave -- 6x's
 
INTRO (RIFF 1) -- 9x's
 
Chorus: Don't want to be your slave -- 3x's
 
INTRO (RIFF 1) -- 3x's
 
Chorus: -- 3x's
 
VERSE: 10,000x's TO FADE OUT
 
NOTE:
***** LISTEN TO THE RECORD FOR TIMING, ETC.
 
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How to play Slave

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is B. 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.

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