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Anyway, very simple song. The intro chords are Em and C.
Verse:
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G Gsus4 G Gsus4 (repeat)
C
I'm closer to the golden dawn, I can't believe the wagon's gone,
G Gsus4 G Gsus4
It's history...
(C, G, Gsus4 through all of the verses)
A#
I'm frightened by the total goal,
C
I'm drawing to the ragged hole(?)
G Em C
And I ain't got the wagon anymore,
C Am G Gsus4
No I ain't got the wagon anymore...
C G Gsus4 (through the verse)
I'm the twisted name...
A#
Should I leave the engine on,
C
To listen to that mountain song,
G Em C
I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thought...
C Am G
And I ain't got the wagon anymore...
G D Em
Don't believe in yourself
A D
Don't deceive with believe
Em C
The knowledge comes with deperate ease(?)
D G Em A
Ahh oh....
C G Gsus4 (through the verse)
Not too stable hangin' by a string...
A#
If I don't explain what you oughta know
C
You can tell me all about it at the next ball show
G Em C
I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thought
C Am G
And I ain't got the power anymore...
G D Em (same as before)
Don't believe in yourself...
mdw
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Matt Welsh, mdw@tc.cornell.edu
"That kernel's got a mean streak A MILE WIDE!!" --Chip Salzenberg
How to play Subject
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 Em. 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.