The Ballad
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G
The last selection in the ballgame.
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
Does never get a pass. Not appreciated's just his
G
first name.
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
He's the scapegoat of the class.
G Em7
There are no friends to cheer him up and no girls,
Dsus4 Cadd9
no sweet romance.
G Em7
It's impossible to expand, when you never get a
Dsus4 Cadd9
second chance.
(refrão)
G Em7 D Cadd9
Do you know, who's that guy, who's all alone?
G Em7 D Cadd9
Do you care enough to see? He's in pain and misery.
G Em7 Dsus4
He's not going to the school-prom. He said he had
Cadd9
the flu.
G
Trumped-up excuses as he told mom.
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
- I´m safer here with you.
She told her son.
G Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
- Someday, they'll all be sorry for mistreating you.
G
Don't be afraid my son and trust me,
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
-You'll be someone they will look up to.
(refrão)
G Em7 D Cadd9
Do you know, who's that guy, who's all alone?
G Em7 D Cadd9
Do you care enough to see? He's in pain and misery.
Do you care to see?
G|-12--11-----|--12--11--5--
D|--------3x--|-------------
A|-10--9------|--10--9---7--
E|------------|-------------
G|-12--11-----|--12--11--5--
D|--------3x--|-------------
A|-10--9------|--10--9---7--
E|------------|-------------
G|-12--11-----|--10--11--14-
D|--------3x--|-------------
A|-10--9------|--12--9---12-
E|------------|-------------
G5 E5 D5 C5
Do you know, who's that guy, who's all alone?
G5 E5 D5 C5
Do you care enough to see? He's in pain and misery.
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Contribuição: Bruno Benelli(b.benelli@zipmail.com.br)
How to play The Ballad
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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.