Subject: TRACY CHAPMAN - MATERIAL WORLD
View chords used in this chart
Introduction: Am C G (Along with Bass solo,
twice)
* B Chord Formation
With Capo / Not counting with Capo
E-2 E-4
B-4 B-6
G-4 G-6
D-4 D-6
A-2 A-4
E-2 E-4
Am
You in your fancy
C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
G
Binding blood
Am
Our own ancestors
C
Are hungry ghosts
Closets so full of bones
G
They won't close
*
*B
Call it upward mobility
Em Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
C
Material world
Create in your own image
G
A supreme god
Am
Your virgin mary
C
Your holy ghosts
Claimed to be pure of heart
G
Have hands that are stained with blood
*
*B
Call it upward mobility
Em Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
G
Binding
Am
Our own ancestors
C
Are hungry ghosts
Closets so full of bones
G
They won't close
*
*B
Call it upward mobility
Em Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
G
Binding
(Repeat last 2 more times)
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How to play Subject: TRACY CHAPMAN - MATERIAL WORLD
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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.