Steamroller - James Taylor

Steamroller

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Intro: F#7 B9 E
 
E A E
Well, I'm a steamroller Babe. I'm bound to roll all over you.
A E
Yes, I'm a steamroller, now, Babe. I'm bound to roll all over you.
B7 A
I'm gonna inject your soul with some sweet Rock-and-Roll
E F#7 B9 E
And shoot you full of Rythm and Blues.
 
E A E
Well, I'm a cement mixer; a churning urn of burning funk.
A E
Well, I'm a cement mixer for you, Babe; a churning urn of burning funk.
B7 A
Well, I'm a demolition derby, yeah;
E F#7 B9 E
a hefty hunk of steaming junk.
 
E A E
Well, I'm a napalm bomb, Babe. just guaranteed to blow your mind.
A E
Yes, I'm a napalm bomb for you, Babe. just guaranteed to blow your mind.
B7 A
And if I can't have your love for my own ,now, sweet child,
E F#7 B9 E
Won't be nothin left behind.
 
E7 C#m9 F#7 B9 E
It seems how lately, Babe, got a bad case of steamroller blues.
 
Chords:
Eadgbe
B7 x212o2
F#7 2x4242x
B9 x2122x

How to play Steamroller

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F#7. 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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