Speed Of Sound
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E A B B E
[Verse 1]
E A
Well I turned six in ‘72, there were hippie’s everywhere
B
Bell-bottom jeans and platform shoes
B E
I couldn't help but stare
E A
Swingin’ on the swings with my best friend, for one of our afternoon talks
B
He started playin’ music from a little square
B E
No bigger than a cracker jack box
[Chorus]
A
Well we all see time in a different zone
E
Cause this world keep’s spinnin’ round
B
Trans-Am Firebird set the tone
E
For the motor city muscle rebound
[Instrumental]
A E B E
[Verse 2]
E A
Well I turned fifteen in ‘81, with afro’s still in style
B
A plastic fork stiickin’ outta my brain,
B E
Could only make you smile
E A
Well I weren’t much good at makin’ friends, and I found myself alone
B
Hey Mr. Blues man Memphis Slim
B E
Could you throw this dog a bone
[Chorus]
A
Well we all see time in a different zone
E
Cause this world keep’s spinnin’ round
B
I left my message on a code-a-phone
B E
Thirty-three was the speed of sound
[Instrumental]
A E B E
[Verse 3]
E A
Well I turned thirty in ‘96, for the birth of my second son
B
Still dialed my phone with a button pad
B E
and played out in the sun
E A
A boston beer started rockin’ my world with a brew called summer ale
B
I hooked a wire to a noisy box
B E
'Til I heard it say “You’ve got mail”.
[Chorus]
A
Well we all see time in a different zone
E
Cause this world keep’s spinnin’ round
B
I lost my shirt cuz the bubble’s blown
B E
What goes up sure comes down
[Instrumental]
A E B E
[Verse 4]
E A
Well I’m much older now, and I’ve seen a thing or two
B
Seen some things that came around once,
B E
have come back right on cue
E A
Well I have a record player, but I lost my code-a-phone
B
I buy my records from a tiny screen
B E
But it makes me feel alone
[Chorus]
A
Well time keeps movin’ and it’s plain to see
E
That this world keep’s spinnin’ round
B
My favorite number is thirty three
B E
Cuz it’s still the speed of sound
[Chorus]
A
Well time keeps movin’ and it’s plain to see
E
That this world keep’s spinnin’ round
B
My favorite number is thirty three
B E
Cuz it’s still the speed of sound
How to play Speed Of Sound
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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.