The Freelancers Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C
One morning, Miguel and I
F
Set to leave for a job
C
In the company sprinter van
G7
When he turned off the radio
And he put his forehead into his hand
C C7
We sat briefly in the quiet
F
Of the ticking hazard lights
C G
'Til I said, "Man, are you alright?"
C G
And he replied
[Chorus]
C F C
"You know, I'm only passing through
F C
This job's not what I'm supposed to do
C F C
It just pays the rent and fills the fridge
G7
While I plan my next move
C C7
But the months turn into years
F
And the paychecks disappear
C
And I'm stuck here with you
G7 C F C G7 F C
But I'm only passing through"
Key Change
Capo I
G7
[Verse 2]
C
Dina's my companion now
F C
She has been 'bout a year
We met online, went out two times
G7
And now we're laying here
C C7
Reading emails side by side
F
What a gift to be alive
C G
I smile as she catches my eye
C G
But in my mind
[Chorus]
C F C
I know I'm only passing through
F C
There's better love for me than you
F C
It keeps me warm but my heart's on
G7
The hunt for somebody new
C C7
But the months turn into years
F
And the words ring in my ears
C
I'm stuck here with you
G7 C F C G F C
But I'm only passing through
Key Change
Capo II
G
[Verse 3]
C
My dad, he was a tricky man
F C
Then maybe, so am I
G7
Some love's so tough to understand
And we never thought to try
C
'Til the sickness came on slow
F
And the next thing that I know
C G7 C
I'm kneeling by his side saying goodbye
G
And he's like
[Chorus]
C F C
"You know, I'm only passing through
F C
Dying's what I was born to do
F C
So dry your tears and while you're at it
G7
Fluff my pillow too
C C7
My body's failing me
F
And sleep's my one relief
C
And I'm stuck here with you
G C
I'm only passing through
F C
I'm stuck here with you
G C F C G F C
I'm only passing through"
How to play The Freelancers Blues
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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.