This Ladder Is Ours
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This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands, but, that being said, I'm a drummer,
and this is my first tab. I think it's pretty accurate, but sorry if there are some mistakes.
Intro:
A D D E B D D E B x2
Verse:
A D Bm D
Let's take this walk it's long overdue
D Bm A D
And let this load roll over you, finally
D A Bm E Bm
Let's take this walk it's overdue
A D D E B D D E B
A D Bm D
Let's sit and talk and slow things down
D Bm A D
Just be our old selves again, finally
D Bm
Let's take this walk
D Bm E
Let's take a walk to somewhere clear
Chorus:
A D
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
E Bm
We can't be anybody else
D D
Hold on to the frame
E Bm
Jump through from the past
A D
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
E Bm
This is where everybody turns
D D
out right in the end
E Bm
Can you play that part?
A Bm E
E A x4
Bridge:
A A
See us walking through the sunshine
A
Ask me where I've been
A
Back to the wire
A
Back to desire
A Bm
This is where it all begins
A D D E B D D E B
Chorus:
A D
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
E Bm
We can't be anybody else
D D
Hold on to the frame
E Bm
Jump through from the past
A D
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
E Bm
This is where everybody turns
D D
out right in the end.
E Em
Can you play that part?
Outro:
A
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
Bm
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
A
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
Bm
This ladder is ours
D
This ladder is ours
How to play This Ladder Is Ours
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.