Too Many Chiefs
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C F C
Wagon train of love is moving slow
G7
And I can see the peace pipe burning low
C C7 F
You criticize each little thing I do
C G7 C
But listen baby I've got news for you
F C
There's too many chiefs and not enough Indians around this house
D7 G7
Baby I'm tired of this old game you play called cat and mouse
C
If you don't give just a little bit more
C7 F
We're both gonna lose the race
C G7 C
Cause there's too many chiefs and not enough Indians around this place
F C
Trouble on our happy hunting ground
G7
Cause you keep stepping too far out of bounds
C C7 F
It's hard to run this reservation right
C G7 C
When you stay on the warpath day and night
Repeat #2
F C
Look at all the things I have to do
G7
To keep this tee-pee running just for you
C C7 F
Well time's are tough and wampum's hard to save
C G7 C
Just remember who's the squaw and who's the brave
How to play Too Many Chiefs
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.