Tambourine
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Intro:
G D Em Bm
Em G/B D/A C/G G
G D Em Bm
It feels like I'm flying When I see your face
F G/D D
I'm charged with a power Of amazing grace
G D Em Bm
I flip the switch signal On the permanent dream
Em A Em/B A G
Like the palm of my hand On a tambourine
G D Em Bm
Dumb rocks filling up My poor head
F G/D D
Did you just say What I thought you said?
G D Em Bm
First cat back here gets the cream
Em A Em/B A G
And bounce a little rhythm On my tambourine
C G
Smack in the middle
Bb F
Toss it in the air
D#
I don't care
Bb Fsus F
You can play me everywhere
C G
Roll and rattle
Bb F
When I'm out of steam
D# Bb Edim/Bb Am G
You got my head ringing like a tambourine
G D Em Bm
A curveball coming That I didn't see
F G/D D
A flash flood washing Out a dried up creek
G D Em Bm
I went in muddy But I came out clean
Em A Em/B A G
Like a Baptist banging On a tambourine
Chorus
C Am G
You're a spinning-round gypsy in the moonlight
Am G D
Cymbals flashing in the firelight
C Am G
I'm free=falling into a dream
F
My hidden heart banging
Dsus D
Like the tambourine
Chorus
How to play Tambourine
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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.