Tony M Mate
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[Verso 1]
A
He's got the world at his feet but can't find his shoes
Bm D E
A poet when sober but bad on the booze
A
A real hard case but easy to bruise
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
[Verso 2]
A
Well, he knows how to work if you give him a job
Bm D E
He's never been guilty of being a slob
A
No, he works his ring off to make a few bob
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E
Well, he still loves Elvis, he drives a ute
A A/G# F#m D
He finds it real easy to get a roo...
A Bm
Sometimes he's a mongrel, sometimes he's beaut
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
Solo
D E A A/G# F#m D
A Bm D E D A
[Verso 3]
A
Well, he'd be a legend if he didn't blow it
Bm D E
So much to show but can't seem to show it
A
But give him a seed, he knows how to grow it
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
[Verso 4]
A
He's got the world at his feet but can't find his shoes
Bm D E
A poet when sober but bad on the booze
A
A real hard case but easy to bruise
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E
Well, he still loves Elvis, he drives a ute
A A/G# F#m D
He finds it real easy to get a roo...
A Bm
Sometimes he's a worry, sometimes he's beaut
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
Solo
D E A A/G# F#m D
A Bm D E D A
D E
Yeah, he still loves Elvis, he drives a ute
A A/G# F#m D
He finds it real easy to get a roo...
A Bm
Sometimes he's a mongrel, sometimes he's beaut
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
D E A D A
Tony m' mate
How to play Tony M Mate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.