The Wooden Song
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INTRO
Am D-D*-D G Am
Am D-D*-D G D F C
Take me, break me.........
(***NOTE*** - D* is the D chord, but w/o a finger on the "e" string)
G D F C Am G
Take me, break me, tell me a good one...maybe I'll cry.
C G D F C Am G* Am
Go with me, show me, tell me a good one...maybe I'll die.
G D F C
Lately, I've been dancing in ceiling fans,
Am G
into the kitchen, and out the back gate.
C G
I know it sounds strange
D F C Am G* Am
but it could be the other way 'round to the ground where I know I must stay.
(***NOTE*** G* is the G chord but only strumming the E A and D strings
to get the sound of the chord. )
low
Later on in the song the lyrics and chords go...
C Am G* Am Am G* Am G**
"Tell me a good one, maybe we'll die.........togetherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, etc.......
(***NOTE*** G* is the same as above.
G** is the G chord but only strumming the G B and E strings
to get the HIGH sound of that chord.
THE REST OF THE FIGURIN' (which isn't much) IS UP TO YOUNZ GUYS.
The Ranger
How to play The Wooden 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 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.