Tied Down
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Tip: Play the G as a bar chord at the 5th fret of the D string (D major shape). Sounds
using open chords also. Experiment.
G D
Ohhh I, Don't know what to say
G D
And I, have told you lately
G D
That I'm tired of talking about the same old reasons we change
G D
Just take it easy don't worry about these mistakes
G
Because I'm keeping it cool, now thinking about you,
D
sticking around and if we should pay
G
Tied down,looking around and
D
I know what I want so don't hold me down
G D
Oh I, I don't play games
G D
And I, I have been learning
G D
To just to let it all go and quiet when I feel like speaking
G D
My mind done whatever it is I need to make clear and just say
G
That I'm keeping it cool, now thinking about you,
D
sticking around and if we should pay
G
Tied down, I'm looking around and
I know what I want so don't hold me
Bm A D
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Bm A D
Down....
Bm A D
Down....
A
Don't you hold me down
G
Because I'm keeping it cool, now thinking about you,
D
sticking around and if we should pay
G
Tied down,looking around and
D
I know what I want so don't hold me down
G D
Oh I, I can't take it
G D
So please please please won't you listen
G D
To the troubles all around me, I'm caught up and I'm barely breathin
G D
But I'm finding that holding on is harder than never leaving
How to play Tied Down
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.