The Farming Game
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D C G D C G
Winter time dad came home, dirty diesel and rust
D C G D C G
Pearly whites like diamonds, smiling through the dust
D C G D C G
Yummy mutton and pumpkin for a hungry gutted crew
D C G D C G
We knew mum loved us all to death and we all loved her too
[Verse 2]
D C G D C G
Well I couldn't wait to walk in my old man's shoes and what more could I ask?
D C G D C G
To head off with my biscuit tin, black tea in a thermos flask
D C G D C G
To learn to plough a real straight line and learn to be alone
D C G D C G D C G
In ever diminishing circles solve problems on my own
[Bridge]
Em C D Em C D
Now it's considered normal to pass your acres down
G C Em C D
But if you've got more children well you try to buy more ground
Em C D Em C D
So you borrow heaps of money just to give your kids a go
Em C D C D C G
After all that's said and done, you taught 'em all you know
[Solo]
Em C D
Em C D
G C Em C
C D
Em C D
Em C D
Em C D C D C G
After all that's said and done, you taught 'em all you know
[Verse 3]
D C G D C G
Now there were days we nearly sold with frost and then a drought
D C G D C G
Easier ways to make a quid would sort the young ones out
D C G D C G
They say it builds your character, good women and good men
D C G D C G
Who turn around when the crop has failed and sow it all again
[Verse 4]
D C G D C G
So hold on tight you cockies, I know the feeling well
D C G D C G
If you couldn't save the family farm then you'd rather go to hell
D C G D C G
No one will share your burden, no one will share the blame
D C G D C G
And my heart goes out to the families of the farming game
[Solo]
D C G
D C G
[Outro]
D C G D C G
Yes my heart goes out to the families of the farming game
How to play The Farming Game
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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.