The Cards Are Played
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Picking notes
D Cadd9 G D
e|-------2-------|-------3--------|--------3---------|-------2-------|
B|-----3---3-----|----------------|------3---3-------|-----3---3-----|
G|---2-------2---|-----0---0------|------------0-----|---2-------2---|
D|-0-----------0-|---2--------2---|----0---------0---|-0-----------0-|
A|---------------|-3------------3-|--2-------------2-|---------------|
E|---------------|----------------|------------------|---------------|
[Intro]
D Cadd9
(Picking)
G D Dsus
(Picking)
D Cadd9
(Strumming)
G D Dsus
(Strumming)
[Verse 1]
D Cadd9
Started out young with no thoughts of tomorrow
G D Dsus
No stakes in game or.......any of the sorrow
D Cadd9
Friends gather round when....times get tough
G D Dsus
The cards are played, you're too young to bluff
[Interlude]
D Dsus Cadd9
G D Dsus
[Verse 2]
D Cadd9
Remember lying in the......deep tall grass
G D Dsus
Wondering and looking for.....any chance
D Cadd9
Eyes are locked on the.....deep blue sky
G D Dsus
Missed your chance and never...wondering why
[Bridge]
Bm A
I'm lookimg hard into a........deep blue sky
C G
My mind craves more but.....doesn't ask why
Bm A
Is it the times or.........just your age
C G
Naming the game after......the cards are played
[Interlude]
D Dsus Cadd9
G D Dsus
[Verse 3]
D Cadd9
Mid-term in life and.........seeking direction
G D Dsus
Gray clouds approaching....time for reflection
D Cadd9
What ever happened to........the deep blue sky
G D Dsus
Memories in the tall grass......not asking why
[Interlude]
D Dsus Cadd9
G D Dsus
[Verse 4]
D Cadd9
The sight is dimmed and......your dreams mothballed
G D Dsus
Stopped searching for the voice....that once called
D Cadd9
Continued looking into the.........sky's deep blue
G D Dsus
The cards are played, you've been......playing YOU?
[Outro]
D Cadd9 G D
(Picking)
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How to play The Cards Are Played
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.