To The Lions
View chords used in this chart
Capo on the 2nd fret on this one. With the G and C/G changes in the verses you
have to listen to the record. I've tired as best I could, but w/o a guitar in
my hands its hard to visualize
G C/G G C/G G C/G
Lost my girl on Monday
G C/G G C/G G C/G
Lookin for some sympathy
G C/G Em
I went to church directly
C
The Lord was not there for me
(same as 1st verse)
Didn't go to work on Tuesday
Got to drinking around noon
I lost my heart to a mean bartender
She knocked me off my stool
Chorus
C D
Now the worlds spinnin round
Em
Too fast and wrong
Am C
Won't you let me off on the corner
Am (not exactly sure about chrd, but it works for me)
You know a man can take to sittin all he
G C/G G C/G G C/G
needs is a little push in that direction
(same as first verse)
I lost my job on Friday
Said I lacked the discipline
I went to church directly
Peter said he's not in
(same as first verse)
I hit the bar on Sunday
Looking for some discipline
I sold my soul to the mean bartender
She said I'm born again
Chorus again, but instead of "that direction" substitute
C
you time it just right
G ( and so on with the C/G and G)
you could send me to the loins tonight
How to play To The Lions
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.