Tailwhip
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am C F (2x)
Am C
I’m happy as I am
F
Cause I’m leaving
Am C
Days will be the same
F
In a different way
G Am
Going to a place
F
Where I used to stay
G Am
Writing something new
C F
In this home I know
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am
This country dog
F
Won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am F
This country dog won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am
This country dog
F
Won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am F
This country dog won’t die in the city
F G Am F x4
Am C
Right eyelids closed
F
Both feet behind
Am C
I aim for tomorrow
F
Work on my mind
G Am
Going to a place
F
Where I used to stay
G Am
Writing something new
C F
In this home I know
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am
This country dog
F
Won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am F
This country dog won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am
This country dog
F
Won’t die in the city
F
We’ll be all right
G
Stay here some time
Am F
This country dog won’t die in the city
How to play Tailwhip
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 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.