The Tradition
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Dm C
Oh the loneliest girl in town
G F
Is bought for pennies of prize
Dm C
We dress her up in lovely gowns
G F
She's easy on the eyes
Dm C
Her soul is black and it's a fact
G F
That a sneer will eat you alive
Dm C
And the buyer always brings her back
G F
Because all she does is cry
Refrão
Dm
So take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
Ask for forgiveness never permission
Dm
So take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
It's in the blood and this is tradition
Dm C G F
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Segunda Parte
Dm C
Oh the loneliеst girl in town
G F
Was bought for plenty a prize
Dm C
Well they dress her up in golden crowns
G F
His smile hides a lie
Dm C
She smiles back but it's a fact
G F
That her fear will eat her alive
Dm C
Well she got the life that she wanted
G F
But now all she does is cry
Refrão
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
Ask for forgiveness never permission
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
It's in the blood and this is tradition
Ponte
Dm C Bb
You can't take it back it's good as gone
Dm C Bb
Well flesh amnesia this is your soul
Dm C Bb
And I hope what's left will last all summer long
Dm
And they said that boys were boys
C Bb
But they were wrong
Refrão
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
Ask for forgiveness never permission
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
It's in the blood and this is tradition
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
Ask for forgiveness never permission
Dm
Take what you want take what you can
C
Take what you please don't give a damn
G F
It's in the blood and this is tradition
Final Dm C G F
Dm C G F Dm
How to play The Tradition
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.