The Chauffeur
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Verse 1 / Intro
Principal Key: E Minor
Em D G B7
Out on the tar plains……the glides are moving
Em D G B7
All looking for a new place to drive
Em D G B7
You sit beside me,…..so newly charming
Em D G B7
Sweating dew drops glisten, freshing your side
Pre-Chorus
Principal Key: E Minor
G B7
The sun slips down bedding heavy behind
Em B
The front of your dress all shadowy lined
G B
And the droning engine throbs in time
Em B
With your beating heart
Chorus
Principal Key: E Minor
VI ialt V
C Edim/Bb B
Sing…………...Blue Silver
Verse 2
Principal Key: E Minor
Em
Way down the lane away, living for another day
The aphids swarm up in the drifting haze
Swim seagull in the sky
Towards that hollow western isle
B7
My envied lady holds you fast in her gaze
Transitions
Verse to Pre-Chorus
Chords: B7 to G
Harmonic Function: V7 in E Minor to III in E Minor
Interval: up 8 semitones / down 4 semitones
Pre-Chorus to Chorus
Chords: B to C
Harmonic Function: V in E Minor to VI in E Minor
Interval: up 1 semitones / down 11 semitones
Chorus to Verse
Chords: B to Em
Harmonic Function: V in E Minor to i in E Minor
Interval: up 5 semitones / down 7 semitones
How to play The Chauffeur
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.