The Old Believer - Throw Me the Statue

The Old Believer

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Intro: Gm G
 
G
Up and left, you see
I could call this home
C G
It's the devil inside of me
C G
Responsibility
D C
But take a ride on the old believer
G C
Tell me how it's wrong
 
F F#m G
Holy clocks have all gone home
F F# G
And the criminal interest takes home
 
G
 
G
Coastal breeze, you'll see
Red, red souls find their graves
 
A D
How does a man lose
A D
All his earthly wits?
G D
Is it acid
A D
Trapped in the pouring rain?
E
Is it Trojan heathens in your veins?
C G
Over the banter
C G
Look down the crucifix
 
D C
But take a ride on that old believer
G C
Tell me I'm still wrong
 
F F#m G
Holy clocks have all gone home
F F# G
And the criminal interest takes home

How to play The Old Believer

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 Gm. 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.

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