Sticks And Stones
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GmCapotraste:
3rd traste
As recorded by Blur
(From the 2023 Album THE BALLAD OF DARREN - DELUXE EDITION)
Capo 3rd fret
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +3 steps.
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em
Chaos on a Friday
Em
I tip-toe by
Em
No need to get excited
Em
I step outside
Em
Smooth exterior
D
Mess inside
C
Fight the inferior
G A
Across city lines
[Chorus]
Bm B7
It's written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones
[Interlude]
Em
[Verse 2]
Em
Iron filings
Em D
Breathe 'em right in
C
Catch my breath
G A Em
Air too thin
Em
Floating in the darkness (floating in the darkness)
D
Talking to the ghosts (talking to the ghosts)
C G
The ones that want you dead (the ones that want you dead are the)
A
Are the ones you love the most (ones you love most)
[Chorus]
Bm B7
It's written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones
[Interlude]
Em D C G A
[Bridge]
Em
Sticks and stones
Em
Breaking bones
D C
But my words survive
G A G
I'm alive
A Em
Why do I want to be released?
G A
You're the past, not the future
[Chorus]
Bm B7
It's written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones
[Outro]
Em
How to play Sticks And Stones
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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.