The Eagle Laughs At You
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Intro: E G E G E G E G Em G A
Verse:
Em
Jump inside your limousine
G A
Run right 'round the world
Em
Flash a hundred notes of green
G A
Get yourself a girl
[Refrão] E Em
But all the time you're standing there
A
Looking like you're talking
C B
The eagle laughs at you
E Em G A
Just barely walking
Verse:
Em
Run around your office block
G A
Tell me what to do
Em
Regulating life by clock
G A
That's a lie for you
[Refrão] E Em
But all the time you're standing there
A
Looking like you're talking
C B
The eagle laughs at you
E E G E
Just barely walking, hey
BREAK:
E
Hey, hey, hey
There's nobody who has got enough money
B
To pay the entrance fee to paradise
E G
And if you haven't got enough
A
Then you'll find it pretty rough
E Em
After living your luxurious life
Em G
Hey, hey, hey
Em G Em G Am B Em G A
Hey, hey, hey
Verse:
Em
Run around your mansion
G A
With a hundred servants clean
Em
You will never do without
G A
A million dollar dream
[Refrão] Em
But all the time you're standing there
A
Looking like you're talking
C B
The eagle laughs at you
Em
Just barely walking
OUTRO:
C B
You know the eagle laughs at you
Em
Just barely walking
C B
The eagle laughs at you
Em G A Em G A Em G A
Just barely walking
How to play The Eagle Laughs At You
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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.