The General
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C | F | C | F |
[Verse 1]
C F
Why'd you even have to come downstairs?
C F
The way you look at me, it makes me scared
Dm Am
Acting all tough with your bleached out hair
Dm Am
Just say the word and I'll be prepared
[Verse 2]
C F
I don't know how to love someone like you
C F
Eyes that sparkle like a morning dew
Dm Am
The way you smile ties me up in knots
Dm Am
Just take me grieving in your family part
[Instrumental]
C | F | C | F |
[Verse 3]
C F
Pick me out of grave, meet the maple tree
C F
Do you want to rest for eternity?
Dm Am
I know this is new and we've just met
Dm Am
You're my general and I'm your cadet
[Chorus]
Dm Am C Dm
You'll have to show me the way to your heart
Dm Am C Dm
Oh, won't you throw me and shatter me apart?
Am C
Rip them all to pieces, please
Dm Am
Let me know just what you need
[Instrumental]
C | F | C | F |
[Verse 4]
C F
I don't want to be a memory
C F
I just want to be the air you breathe
Dm Am
Lead me where the grass is green
Dm Am
You're my shepherd and I'm your sheep
[Chorus]
Dm Am C Dm
You'll have to show me the way to your heart
Dm Am C Dm
Oh, won't you throw me and shatter me apart?
Am C
Pick up all the pieces, please
Dm Am (C)
Let me know just what you need
[Instrumental]
C | F | C | F |
C | F | C | F |
[Verse 5]
C F
Why'd you even have to come downstairs?
C F
The way you look at me, it makes me scared
Dm Am
Acting all tough with your bleached out hair
Dm Am
Just say the word and I'll be prepared
[Chorus]
Dm Am C Dm
You'll have to show me the way to your heart
Dm Am C Dm
Oh, won't you throw me and shatter me apart?
Am C
Pick up all the pieces, please
Dm Am (C)
Let me know just what you need
[Outro]
C | F | C | F |
C | F | C | F |
How to play The General
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 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.