Taking Of David
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D Em A G
[Verse 1]
D Em
Looking through my window at the cold streets below
A G
Traffic lights, they're stopping everyone here
D Em
I'm seeing David sitting in the middle
A G
Has he lost his mind? Oh, only time will tell
D Em
He's dipped in gasoline, and his father's so obscene
A Bm E
Mother's got a gun, no love for anyone
G
Are you listening?
[Chorus]
D Em
Because they're lying, yes they're lying
G C D
And they're walking all over me
[Verse 2]
D Em
Twelve o'clock, and they're finally moving in
A G
Screaming "What a crime! Lock him up and throw away the key
D Em
For the TV cameras want the story by three
A G
Disappoints anyone, it's a shame he hasn't got a gun"
D Em
Now his mother's by his side, her shirt's all dirty
A Bm E
"Would you be home for tea? 'Cos there's a man here from the late night TV"
G
Are you listening?
[Chorus]
D Em
Because they're lying, yes, they're lying
G C D
And they're walking all over me
D Em
Yes, they're lying, yes, they're lying
G C
And they're walking all over...
[Solo]
Bm A Em G A
Bm A Em G
[Verse 3]
D Em
A single shot rings out, a country reads
A G
"Safe from a Madman", as the story ends here
D Em
'Cos the taking of David, one two three
A G
He says "Come on, you've got to dream and stand here by me"
D Em
So if you're staying up all night and you're leaning
A Bm E
On your window pane, and the electric lights
G
They are beaming
[Chorus]
D A
We know you're lying, yes, you're lying
Em G C
Oh, you're lying, and you're walking all over
D A
You're lying, yes, you're lying
Em G C
We know you're lying, and you're walking all over
D A
Yes, you're lying, yes, you're lying
Em G (hold)
We know you're lying, and we're walking all over, all over, all over
D
Me
How to play Taking Of David
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.