Tiger By The Tail
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Intro: Am G Am F G
[Verso 1]
Am G Am F G
What a shock it was so surprising
Am G Am F G
You looked so small and frail
Am G Am F G
I didn't know what to do
Am G Am F G
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
[Refrão]
C
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
Interlude: Am G Am F G
[Verso 2]
Am G Am F G
People said that you must be joking
Am G Am F G
You let emotions run away with you
A G Am F G
I realized a little too late
Am G Am F G
I bit off more than I could chew
[Refrão]
C
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
Sometimes you grip it right and sometimes you fail
G Am F G
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
Solo:
Am G Am F G
Am G Am F G
Am G Am F G
Am G Am F G
[Refrão]
C
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
[Verso 3]
Am G Am F G
At times life can be so enlightening
Am G Am F G
But it can turn on you
Am G Am F G
Lately it gets so complicated I
Am G Am F G
I don't know what the tiger will do
[Refrão]
C
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
Sometimes you grip it right and sometimes you fail
G Am F G
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
C
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
Sometimes you grip it right and sometimes you fail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
G Am F G C
I grabbed the Tiger By The Tail
How to play Tiger By The Tail
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 Am. 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.