The Hammock Song
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Capo 3
D
I met a good friend a long time ago
D/C#
I could make it to the cooler shade
D
But I ended up burying myself alive
D/C#
To prove that I could use a spade
G
I could be the next, I could be the first
D
A few people even know my name
G
I'm a big league hitter with a hell of a glove
D A
But they never put me in the game
[Refrão] G A Bm
But I-I-I'm gonna be alright
G A D
If I leave here tonight
And I told a good friend a long time ago
I was gonna make it to the Hall of Fame
But she left me for a Hollywood movie star
She liked the way he spelled his name
I could be the best, I could be the worst
But I'm gonna tell you one thing's for sure
To those who fight for a life that's a special flavor
the shelter can never know
Chorus
Bridge:
Bm G
Mmmmmmmmmm, oohhhooohhh
Bm G
I try to find a little humor everywhere I go
Bm G
Mmmmmmmmmm, hey-hey
E7 A
A little humor is the only thing that keeps me sane
Oh and I begged my poor mom a long time ago
Not to hate me for the choice I made
And a minute in the sun's no price to pay
For a second in the cooler shade
I could be the one but I'm on the run
So don't come a knockin' on my door
I'll be swingin in a hammock strung 'tween the trees
Well I did it and I told you so
Closing Chorus:
Bm G
I'm gonna be alright
Bm G
I'm gonna be alright
G A Bm
I-I-I'm gonna be alright
G A D
If I leave here tonight
How to play The Hammock Song
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 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.