Sugar coated - James Blunt

Sugar coated

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The key is pretty strange-it goes from the key of G in the verse to Eb in the Chorus
 
Intro
 
G Bm G Bm
 
Verse 1
 
G
I'm on a bus. I'm in a rush.
Bm
I would catch a cab, but I'm not that fussed.
G
Another day. Another dime.
Bm
I know some might say, that I'm wasting time.
G
And then at night, another fight,
Bm
And I don't know what it means but I'd never cause a scene.
[Refrão]Gm Bb Eb
I'm gonna make today sugar-coated.
Gm Bb Eb Dm
I'm gonna get so high I'm lying here on the floor.
Gm Bb Eb Dm
It's time these shoes of mine were fully loaded.
C7 Eb
It's time to sit back and smile.
C7 Eb
I've had a smoke and it's been a while.
 
It's been a while.
 
Verse 2
G
Hello dawn. It's good to be.
Bm
Did I pay for the girl lying next to me?
G
I had a love, but little luck.
Bm
I don't bleed any more 'cause my heart's been crushed.
G
And now I'm free - lucky me.
Bm
Yeah my girlfriend was a bore, she don't love me anymore.
 
Chorus
 
Solo=Chorus Chords
 
Verse 3
G
A little hush. A little rush.
Bm
I guess now we'll see, if I'm big enough.
G
Finally it's only me.
Bm
Things will never be the same. There's no living life again.
 
Chorus

How to play Sugar coated

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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