Tighten Up
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Intro: F#m A C#
verse 1:
F#m A Bm C#
I wanted love, I needed love, most of all, most of all
F#m A Bm C#
Someone said, true love was dead, and I'm bound to fall, bound to fall, for you
F#m A Bm C#
......What can I do?
verse 2:
F#m A Bm C#
Take my badge but my heart remains, lovin' you, baby child
F#m A Bm C# F#m A Bm C#
Tighten up, on your reigns, you're runnin' wild, runnin' wild, it's true
Instrumental break
verse 3:
F#m A Bm C#
When I was young, and moving fast, nothing slowed me down, slowed me down
F#m A Bm C# F#m
Now I let the others pass, I've come around, oh come around, cause I found....
(end)
How to play Tighten Up
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 F#m. 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.