Soapbox
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Intro
Am G F C
Am G F G
[Verso 1]
F F
he takes no wellfare yeah
F C
he pays his own way
G G F C
to him minds to the thunder that he draws from each day
Am G F C
only a fool would throw his cards out in the rain
Am G F C
so you build your castle and get on with your day
Am Am C
just cause it rains more on your side of town
[Refrão]
Dm Dm F G
doesn't mean the grass is greener or my blinds need pulling down
Am Am C
so get down of your high-horse and look me in the eye
Dm Dm F G C G
cause they say point blank and face to face is a better place to find your own vibes
Am F G C C
oh you take yours and I'll take mine
[Ponte]
Am G G C
Am G F F
[Verso 2]
G G F C
I don't spend my days digging up your dirt
G G F C
even though its pretty plain to see it could do with a little work
Am G F C
the way you row your boat and keep your peace in mind
Am G F C C
wont hang my washing out or get me to work on time
Am Am C
just 'cause it rains more on your side of town
[Refrão]
Dm Dm F D
doesnt mean the grass is greener or my blinds need pulling down
Am Am C C
so get down off your high horse and look me in the eye
Dm G F G C G
'cause they say point blank and face to face is a better place to find your own vibes
Am F G C C
oh you take yours and Ill take mine
[Ponte]
Dm Dm F C
Am Am G G
Dm Dm F F
Am Am G G
[Verso 3]
Dm Dm
so step off step
F
right off your soap box
F Am
fill it up with big rocks
Am G G
and sent it down the line
Dm
yeah step off
Dm F
step right off your soap box
G G G G
we ain't got the time
Am Am C C
just because it rains more on your side of town
[Refrão]
Dm Em F G
doesnt mean the grass is greener or my blinds need pulling down
Am Am C C
so get down off your high horse and look me in the eye
Dm Dm F G C G
'cause they say point blank and face to face is a better place to find your own vibes
Am F G
oh you take yours and I'll take mine
F G G Am Am
you take yours and Ill take... mine
How to play Soapbox
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 Am. 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.