Taboo
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Intro: Em G Bm11
Em G Am G
Em D Em ( Em7 )
Em G Am
Am Bm Am G Em D
Em9 Em6 Em9 Em6
[Verso 1]
Em7 Em6
I lay not sleeping
Em7
Don't know what to do
Am7
Laid out in waiting
Em7
Lord for the noon
Bm
Pass so slowly
C D Em9
Time without you
[Verso 2]
Em7 Em6
I can't see why
Em7
My open eyes can't see
Am7
So much to look by
Em9
So many things to be
Bm
Can't keep looking
C D Em9
In and out of me, yes
Solo: Em7 Am7 Em9
Bm Am7 Em7
Em Em Em Em
Am Ab5+ C/G C5-/Gb Em7
Bm C D Em7 Em11
Em9 Em6(9) Em9 Em6(9)
[Verso 3]
Em9
She looks at nothing
Em7
Someone you all have seen
Am7
She never cried
Em7
As I watched her leave
Bm
Try to help me
C D Em9
Find the change in me
C
Oh, oh, oh, try to help me
D Em7
Find the change in me
C D Em7
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
( C D Em7 )
( C D Em7 )
( C D Em7 )
( C D Em7 )
( C D Em7 )
( C D Em7 Em9 )
How to play Taboo
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.