Smoke And Mirrors - Paul Cauthen

Smoke And Mirrors

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G Em
I've played the Grand Ole Opry, I've seen the Marfa lights
C G D
I sang a show with Kristofferson, yeah I've done som'thin right
G Em
My folks came and saw me at Red Rocks, boy was that a high
C G D
Sold out shows from coast to coast, yeah I've done som'thin right
 
[Chorus]
Am C/B C C/B
Well the road has been my life
Am C/B C
I've been broke, barely gettin' by
G D
'Cause there ain't no backup plan for a ramblin' man
Am C
We'll visit the family as much as we can
G D
And after ten years and the fog clears up
Am C/B C
Well maybe we'll see things clearer
G
Through the smoke and mirrors
 
Am C/B C
 
[Verse 2]
G Em
Well I've owned nearly seven Ford vans, millions of miles in 'em all
C G D
Sang a duet with Wynona, hell she even called me Paul
 
[Chorus]
Am C/B C C/B
Yeah the road has been my life
Am C/B C
I've been broke, barely gettin' by
G D
'Cause there ain't no backup plan for a ramblin' man
Am C
We'll visit the family as much as we can
G D
And after ten years and the fog clears up
Am C/B C
Well maybe we'll see things clearer
Am C/B C
Oh maybe we'll see things clearer
G
Through the smoke and mirrors
 
Am C/B C C/B Am C/B C
 
[Verse 3]
G Em
Well the real deal seldom makes it, it's mostly 'bout the looks and cash
C G D
Hell I could never fake it, I guess that's why ten years has passed
 
[Chorus]
Am C/B C C/B
Well the road has been my life
Am C/B C
I've been broke, barely gettin' by
G D
'Cause there ain't no backup plan for a ramblin' man
Am C
We'll visit the family as much as we can
G D
And after ten years and the fog clears up
Am C/B C
Well maybe we'll see things clearer
Am C/B C
Oh maybe we'll see things clearer
G C G
Through the smoke and mirrors

How to play Smoke And Mirrors

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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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