Slippin And Slidin - Justin Townes Earle

Slippin And Slidin

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[INTRO: ]E B7 E B7 E B7 E B7
 
E B7
I shoulda learned better, old enough to know
A B7 E B7
Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low
E B7
Yeah it's a setback at best, a shameful show, baby
A B7 E E7
Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low
 
[Refrão]
A E
Now I'm wakin' up feelin' bad again
A B7 E E7
I'm losin' patience with my only friend
A B7 E C#7
Why do I try my luck, I should never touch this stuff
A
But it shouldn't make any difference anymore,
B7
As long as I keep up appearances, Lord
 
E B7
I've been working too hard, I need some time at home, baby
A B7 E B7
Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low
 
SOLO:
E B7 A B7 E B7
E B7 A B7 E E7
 
[Refrão]
A E
Darlin' I just need a little comfortin'
A B7 E C#m E7
I ain't seen the sunrise since I don't know when, baby
A B7 E C#7
Days gettin' longer, nights gettin' cold
A B7 Ab7
Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low, mama
A B7
Slippin' and slidin'
A B7
Peekin' and hidin'
A B7 E
Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low

How to play Slippin And Slidin

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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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