Thin Line
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[INTRO: ]|G G/F# C9
G G/F# C9 G G/F# C9
I thought the time was past when I could find beauty in the words
G G/F# C9 G G/F# C9
I set the stage and the scenery, rehearsing every word
Chorus:
D C9 G
When I tried to make it more, well it was always less
D
C9
G
And it's a thin line between pleasing yourself and pleasing somebody else
G G/F# C9 G
G/F# C9
With my confidence on fire I set to
fixing up my role
(With my confidence on fire)
G G/F# C9 G
G/F# C9
My separation of desires just led me
deeper down the hole
(Oh, separation of desires)
Chorus2:
D C9 G
When I tried to make it more, well it was always less
D
C9
G
And it's a thin line between pleasing yourself and pleasing somebody else, yeah
D C9 G
When I tried to make it more, well it was always less
D
C9
G
And it's a thin line between pleasing yourself and pleasing somebody else
INSTRUMENTAL
G G/F# C9 G G/F# C9
Now I'm trying to get back to what I know that I should be
G G/F# C9 G G/F#
C9
Hoping to God I was just a temporary absentee
(Oh, I was hoping I was just a temporary absentee)
Chorus2
I got lazy at the end and didn't feel like typing the chorus again, but you
get the picture. I just feel really cool that I get to add something to the
Indigo Girls folder at FTP Nevada. Enjoy the music!
No Worries!
Bill Schofield (and Caroline)
Schof26@aol.com
How to play Thin Line
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 G. 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.