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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E
 
[Verse 1]
Am D Am
I've been down south where they use the slide machine
Am D Am
Where the gods of old are heard but seldom seen
F C Am
And here I been just stuck up in between
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
 
[Verse 2]
Am D Am
Well the slide machine, it sweeps the bones right off the road
Am D Am
For the tandem trucks and the moats that they tow
F C Am
And me I've just been looking for one going slow
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
 
[Instrumental]
Am D A A
A D A A
C G A D
C G A A
 
[Verse 3]
Am D Am
My woman here, she's got a dozen names
Am D Am
She's sought by soldiers and they try to keep her tame
F Em Am
And ... her rewards will leave them just the same
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
 
[Instrumental]
Am D A A
A D A A
C G A D
C G A A
 
[Verse 4]
Am D Am
Well, I've been down south where they use the slide machine
Am D Am
Where the gods of old are heard but seldom seen
F Em Am
And here I been just stuck up in between
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
G Am
trying to, trying to, trying to get back to you
 
[Outro]
G Dm Bm

How to play Slide Machine

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 E. 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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