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just the major chords of D, G, E and A. I wrote this tab after i saw them
live at the Salem Armory in lovely Salem, Oregon with lots of help from
Andrew Zito (paedroyhml@yahoo.com)
'Drop -D tuning'
E (lower) = D
A = A
D = D
G = G
B = B
E (higher)= E
Here it is:
Verse 1:
D (open) E(2) G(5) A7
I heard you on the wireless back in fifty two
D (open) E(2) G(5) A7
Lying a-wake in bed then tuning in on you
F#(4) G(5) A(7)
If I was young it didn't stop you coming through
F#(4) G(5) A(7)
Oh - ah - oh.
Verse 2:
D G A Asus4
They took the credit for your second symphony
Rewritten by machine and new technology
And now I understand the problems you can see
(Oh-a-oh) I met your children
(Oh-a-oh) What did you tell them ?
Chorus:
D(open) G(5)
Video killed the radio star
Video killed the radio star
D D/C# Bass B
In my mind and in my car
D D/C# Bass B
We can't rewind we've gone too far
D D/C# Bass B
Pictures came and broke your heart
D D/C#Bass G(5)
Put all the blame on VCR
A(7) B(9)
(Oh-a-oh-oh-oh)
Verse 3
(Oh-a-oh) You were the first one
(Oh-a-oh) You were the last one
(chorus)
Solo: (this is a really rough version of the solo, please improvise)
E --------------------------------------------------------------------
B ------13---12-----------------------------13---12------------10-----
G ----9----------12--11-------------------9----------12--11-12--------
D --9--------------------12---8---------9-------------------------12--
A --------------------------------------------------------------------
E --------------------------------------------------------------------
E ------------------------------
B ------12---11-----------------
G ----9----------12--11--9------
D --9-----------------------12--
A ------------------------------
E -----------------------
Comments: Please Send to hhuynh@uofport.edu
Peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 D. 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.