Sticks And Stones
View chords used in this chart
E
Eyes open wide...
A
Orange and white...
B5.....................E.............A
Rainbow colors! Do not hide, see the view!
.......{B5}...........{E}
Step aside, go through
(repeat for next verse)
{E}.........{B5}....{A}
Let yourself... go
E.........B5....A (hold)
Let yourself... go...
C#5........E5
Stay close to me
.................{A5}
Count one, two and three
.................{C#5}
Up in through your sleeves
.................{E5}
Bursting through the seams
...................{A5}...{G#}
Open your eyes and see -
....{F#}...{E}
You see...
the patterns repeat for the second half of the song
with the ending following this pattern: E5---B5---A
the A5, G#, and F# can be played barre if you prefer.
the A can also be played as A5 or barre.
How to play Sticks And Stones
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 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.