The Flats
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[Verso 1]
D
We built our goals out of PVC
A
Old nets tied tight and thin
Bm
Asphalt melting in july
G
Every game felt like a win
D
Roller wheels and busted shins
A
Tape ball ripping top shelf clean
Bm
Someone shouting car to late
G
Wede clear the crease and reset the scene
[Refrão]
D
Down at the flats we ran wild
A
Lake breeze drifting half a mile
Bm
Wiffle ball bending in the fading sun
G
Noone keeping score were just having fun
D
Foot ball spirals barefoot grass
A
Volleyball sailing high and fast
Bm
Whole wide world in that stretch of land
G D
We didnt know it then, but man
[Verso 2]
D
Orange cone bases on the lawn
A
testy bat and a cracked white ball
Bm
Strike zone was a folding chair
G
Arguments echoing off the water
D
Swore ide hit it pas the dock into
A
somebodys fishing spot
Bm
Neighbors leaning on their decks
G
watching every game we fought
Bm F#m A
The lake would shimmer past the trees like it knew our names
Em
every sunset felt like ours, every loss
G
just part of the game
[Refrão]
D
Down at the flats we ran wild
A
Lake breeze drifting half a mile
Bm
Wiffle ball bending in the fading sun
G
Noone keeping score wede just call it done
D
Foot ball spirals barefoot grass
A
Volleyball sailing high and fast
Bm
Whole wide world in that stretch of land
G D
We didnt know it then, but man
[Verso 3]
D
Street light blinking one more round
A
before somebody called us in
Bm
Sweaty shirts and dirty hands
G
Skinny kids stubborn grins
D
Some moved off some stayed close
A
Some just faded slow
Bm F#m G
But every time i drive that road i swear i still see us go
D
Down at the flats we ran wild
A
Sun burn stubborn undefeated child
Bm
Lake wind lifting every shout
G
like it never wanted to fade out
Outro
D
Whole wide world in that patch of land
A
Right there by the waters bend
Bm G
If i close my eyes im back again
D A Bm G
At the flats
D A Bm G
At the flats
D
At the flats
How to play The Flats
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.