Thou Shalt Not
View chords used in this chart
Tablatura interativa
Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E G A A G E
E G A (x3)
G D
G
[Verse]
E
I lived most of my life in New York City
Born and raised in the promised land
One day this man in black said, "Listen Jack"
Told me I was chosen to kiss the ring on his hand
B A D
He said "Kindly reconsider the sins of your past"
A B G A E G A A G
And I said "Mister you can kindly kiss my ass"
[Chorus]
E G A E E G A E G A E G A
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I want), "Thou shalt not"
E G A E G G/F# D/E D A G
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I need), "Thou shalt not"
[Verse]
E
Well, the son of a bitch must be crazy
Tellin' me I'm gonna go down
I said, "this ain't the inquisition, you ain't the son of God
And I sure as hell don't give a damn"
B A D
He said, "You're long gone, can't you tell?"
A B G A E G A A G
And I said "Mister, if I'm goin', I'll see you in hell! Yeah!"
[Chorus]
E G A E E G A E G A E G A
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I want) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E . E G A G G/F# D/E D A G
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I need) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E E G A E G A E G A
"Thou shalt not" (gotta live my life) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E E G A E A A E
"Thou shalt not" (any way I please) "Thou shalt not"
[Bridge]
G D G D A
Don't even try, you know I'd die to be free, oh yeah
G D G D A B
And you wonder why, you can't bring this guy to his knees
B
Cause I know what I want
B
Yes, I know what I need
B
Well, I know what I want
B
I know what I need
N.C.
Gotta live my life just the way I please
[Solo]
B
Cause I know what I want, yeaaahhhhh!
[Chorus]
E G A E E G A E G A E G A
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I want) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E . E G A G G/F# D/E D A G
"Thou shalt not" (but I know what I need) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E E G A E G A E G A
"Thou shalt not" (gotta live my life) "Thou shalt not"
E G A E E G A E A A E
"Thou shalt not" (any way I please) "Thou shalt not"
How to play Thou Shalt Not
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.