The Great White Bear
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Capo 4
Am F C G
He climbed into the belly of the great white bear
Am F
It's very sticky and it smells a little fishy
C G
But no one will look for him there
Am F C G
He took a moment to pick his thoughts and make them clear
Am F
Oh, what a day it's been
C G
Oh, what a terrible state he's in (x2)
Am F C G
Her eyes are wired, there's a hat over her thick black hair
Am
They're racing through the snow
F
Their sweaty hands keep slipping
C G
But they're almost there
Am F C G
Her father's shotgun ringing out now through the cold night air
Am F
Oh, what a fix they're in
C G
Oh, what a terrible sin
Am F
Oh, what a fix they're in
C G
Oh, what a terrible sinister game
Am F
The hunter did play
C G
To give them the hope
Am F
That they could get away
C G
When biding his time
Am F
He did wait down the line
C G
To bring a disaster
Am F
On their youthful dreams of escape
Am F C G
Oh what a day it's been
Am F C G
Oh what a day it's been
F C G Am
Run, there's a bullet in your back
F C G Am
Run, run, there's a bullet in your back
F C
Run, run, run, there's a bullet in your back
G Am
But I wouldn't take it back, I wouldn't take it back
F C
Run, run, run, there's a bullet in your back
But I wouldn't take it back, I wouldn't take it back
F C
Run, run, run, there's a bullet in your back
G Am
But I wouldn't take it back, I wouldn't take it back
F C
Run, run, run there's a bullet in your back
G Am
And I want to take it back
Am F
I want to, want to
C G
I want to, want you
Am F
I want you, want you
C G Am
I want you, want you, want you, want you back
How to play The Great White Bear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.