Taught By Experts
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Transcribed by David R Hale {davidrhale@aol.com} & Henry Mayer
Hear are the chords and words to "Taught by experts" by Australian legend Paul Kelly. This version is off of "Live: May 1992."
Capo up two frets.
Am7 is a C chord with an open A string
G G C D
G G C D G G C Am
you stand there looking so surprised
G G C D G G C Am
sad confusion in your eyes
Am G D
i know what you're going through
Am G D
but baby i've been there too
Am Am
and it hurts
Am7 D G
i was taught by experts
C D G
C D G
G G C D G G C Am
you say i play a cheating game
G G C D G G C Am
i never keep the rules the same
Am G D
i learned a thing or two
Am G D
what i learned i learned from you
Am7 Am7
and it works
C D G
i was taught by experts
C D
Am Am G D
you put the weapon in my hand
Am Am G D
you made me what i am
G G C D G G C Am
though everything is turned around
G G C D G G C Am
down is up and up is down
Am G D
you got your fingers burned
Am G D
your little worm has turned
Am7 Am7
in the dirt
C D G
i was taught by experts
Am7 Am7
don't it hurt
Am7 D G
i was taught by experts
D G
taught by experts
C D G
i was taught by experts
C D G
How to play Taught By Experts
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.