Telling Them
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
D F C G x4
[Verse 1]
D F
Well, I love the sound when I smash the glass
C G
If I get caught they're gonna kick my ass
D F
My mommy's worried about the way I drink
C G
My daddy can't figure out the way I think
D F
They wake me up, tell me, to get to work
C G
I slam the door, say, shut up you jerk
D F
I can't wait 'till the show tonight
C G
When I'm with my friends every things alright
[Pre-chorus]
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
[Chorus]
D C
They're telling me, but I'm telling them
Bb A
I'll do it my way, I'll always win
D C
When the sun goes down I'm ready to play
Bb A
It doesn't matter what anybody says
[Interlude]
D F C G x2
[Verse 2]
D F
Well, I love the sound when I smash the glass
C G
If I get caught they're gonna kick my ass
D F
My girls stands very close to me
C G
That's just where I want her to be
D F
They say it costs six dollars to get in this shack
C G
I'll go around sneak in the back
D F
I hope the police don't show up here
C G
Then we'll have to hide out of fear
[Pre-chorus]
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
[Chorus]
D C
They're telling me, but I'm telling them
Bb A
I'll do it my way, I'll always win
D C
When the sun goes down I'm ready to play
Bb A
It doesn't matter what anybody says
[Solo]
D C Bb A
D C Bb A
D F C G x4
[Pre-chorus]
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
D C Bb A
Aaaaaaah
[Chorus]
D C
They're telling me, but I'm telling them
Bb A
I'll do it my way, I'll always win
D C
When the sun goes down I'm ready to play
Bb A D
It doesn't matter what anybody says
How to play Telling Them
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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.