Three Hits
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E5 G D
{intro}
E G
Three hits to the heart son
D
And it's poetry in motion
E G
One could send you down the river
D
Three's a strange way to be delivered
G D
Would you trade your words for freedom
G
That's a barter for a blind man
E G
Three hits to the heart son
D
And it's poetry in motion
E G D
{5-bar solo}
E G
Are you leveed like a treasure
D
Only words can help me find you
E G
And this world's a fickle measure
D
I will painfully remind you
G D
From a wise man to your red hand
G
You lay covered in our best sins
E G
Three hits to the heart son
D
And it's poetry in motion {extra bar}
E G D E G D
{9-bar solo}
E5 G
Well I dream you constant stranger
D
With your best bloods and your anger
E5 G
You say mother do you claim me
D
My beloved do you blame me
G D
Well the first two might release you
G
But the last one sings in me son {drum beats}
E G
Three hits to the heart son
D
And it's poetry in motion
E G
Three hits to the heart son {slowing}
D E.
And the last one sings in me
{Intro bass line:}
E5 G
E ----------------|----------------|
B ----------------|----------------|
G ----------0-----|----------------|
D --------2---4-2-|----------------|
A ------2---------|------------0-2-|
E 0---------------|3---------------|
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D
E ----------------|----------------|
B ----------------|----------------|
G ----------------|----------------|
D 0---------0-----|----------------|
A ------0-2---2---|3---2-----------|
E ----------------|--------3---2---|
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- Adam Schneider, schneider@pobox.com
How to play Three Hits
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 E5. 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.