Straight From The Jacket
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- Intro: Am
- verse 1:
Am F C G
So sorry son you're worrying your mother
Am F G E
No explanation's gonna make it seem alright
Am F C G
Young boy, listen to your father
Am F G E
It's more than just your life, it's more than suicide
[Refrão]
F E
How does it feel?
F G
When you're looking down the barrel of a loaded gun
Am
Tell me how it feels
- verse 2:
Am F C G
Did you see your life flash right before your eyes?
Am F G E
Stop playing games and get yourself up off the floor
Am F C G
young boy we're going to send you to the lions
Am F G E
The men all dressed in white, when you became undone
[Refrão]
F E
How does it feel?
F E
when I might have brought you up but you are not my son
Am
Tell me how it feels
- Solo: Am F C G
Am F G E
Am F C G
Am F G E
- Bridge:
F E Am G
So many times I tried to bring you up you brought me down
F E Am G F E Am
I won't consider you again stop looking at me like you care
G F
I worked my fingers to the bone
E Am G
I'm not your father or a friend
F G
You might have lived here once but this is not your home
Am
Tell me how it feels
- verse 3:
Am F C G
You didn't mean much to me I didn't plant the seed
Am F G E
I'm not your father cause you didn't turn out right
Am F C G
Young boy we're gonna feed you to the fire
Am F G E
It's more than just your life, it's more than suicide
[Refrão]
F E
How does it feel?
F E
How does it feel?
F E
How does it feel?
F G
When you're looking down the barrel of a loaded gun
How to play Straight From The Jacket
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.