The Name Of The Game
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A Bm F#m C#m
Saw the railway master and I looked him in the eye.
D A G D
Said would you go much faster if you thought that you would die
A Bm F#m C#m
He said not me son, I could not care, in fact I would not try
D A G D
Protest would not take me far, it's different me not being a star
B D A
I lock my feelings in a jar, until another day
Comfort me dear brother, would you tell me what you know
Somewhere in this paper world, is a place where I can go
Oh, long awaited mother is it time to make your show
and take your babies to your breast, knowing them will pass the test
All our sin's should be confessed, before we carry gold
E Bm G D A
Oh, don't refuse me, if you choose me you'll follow my shame
E Bm G D A
No, don't confuse me, for I know it's the name of the game
Got up on my pillow and I looked up at the sun
Said you could see quite cleary now, the things that we have done
We burned your sacred willow and our battles we have won
Did we get so very far, it's different me not being a star
I lock my feelings in a jar, until they go away.
Oh, don't refuse me, if you choose me you'll follow my shame
No, don't confuse me, for I know it's the name of the game
Oh, don't refuse me, if you choose me you'll follow my shame
No, don't confuse me, for I know that's the name of the game
Guitar solo over progression
don't refuse me...or confuse me..oh, oh, oh
don't refuse me...or confuse me..oh, oh, oh
How to play The Name Of The Game
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 A. 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.