Throwing Lines
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
Bills keep talking, I keep walking
G C
Thinner and thinner lines
C G
How the hell do I keep my head above water
G D
If I can't earn a dime
G
My temper's been burning, I keep on swimming
G C
End dead up to my ears
C G
Trying to make the dough so I can get down low
G D G
And see my baby again
[Refrão]
C
Every night
C G
I'm throwing lines at strangers under lights
G C
City streets and neon signs at night
C G
I'm throwing lines at strangers, avoiding all the dangers
D
Cross to see me by your side
Am Am/B C
If you could throw one line
G
To me
[Verso 2]
G
Load in, load out, shake it all about
G C
Keep running those same old songs
C G
I won't change em up unless I'm hard on my luck
G D
They never done me wrong
G
I'm out of touch, ain't earning much
G C
Shaking hands and making friends
C G
Well, you can follow me down to the nearest town
G D G
So you can hear me play em again
[Refrão]
C
Every night
C G
I'm throwing lines at strangers under lights
G C
City streets and neon signs at night
C G
I'm throwing lines at strangers, avoiding all the dangers
D
Cross to see me by your side
Am Am/B C
If you could throw one line
G
To me
[Ponte]
B7 C G
Only thing to do while I am lonesome and abiding
C G C G
I will keep on riding, clues for you to find
Am Am/B C
Until you throw your line
[Refrão]
C
Every night
C G
I'm throwing lines at strangers under lights
G C
City streets and neon signs at night
C D
I'm throwing lines at strangers, avoiding all the dangers
C
Cross to see me by your side
Am Am/B C
If you could throw one line
Am Am/B C
If you could throw one line
Am Am/B C
If you could throw your line
G
To me
How to play Throwing Lines
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.