The Dealers
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[Intro ]
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bmadd11 Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bmadd11 Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
[Verso 1]
Bm G6 Dsus2
I was raised in the west
Bm G6 Dsus2
In the land where the dealers all invest
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| Bmadd11 | G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
D6(2) G6
I've watched, the sun rise
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
Before the smokestacks set in motion
D6(2) G6
And I've watched, the sun set
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
Through a dark haze on the ocean
Instrumental
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
[Verso 2]
Bm G6 Dsus2
Bury me out on the lone prairie
Bm G6 Dsus2
Near the mountains I could never see
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| Bmadd11 | G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
D6(2) G6
The speakers, they all gasp
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
To clear their lungs for their luncheon speeches
D6(2) G6
This year's new campaign
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
To save the canyons and the beaches
Instrumental
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
[Verso 3]
Bm G6 Dsus2
Bury me out on the lone prairie
Bm G6 Dsus2
With the campaigns for peace and harmony
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| Bmadd11 | G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
D6(2) G6
I'd like to go to the green woods
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
Or the Superstition Mountains
D6(2) G6
You may come, if you would
Em Bmadd11 Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
Leave the dealers to their counting
G6(9)
To their counting
Bm Bm/A Bm Bm/F#
To their counting
Outro
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# |
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| G6(9) | G6(9) | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm Bm/F# | Bm Bm/A | Bm |
How to play The Dealers
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 G6. 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.