Too Much Pride
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Intro: | D D6 Edim7 F#dim7 | G G6 Adim7 Bdim7 |
verse 1:
C F
Common as dirt; as old as sin
G7 C6
The road to ruin, again and again
C F
Oh, how many dreams have bloomed and died
G7 G7/B C G F/A G/B
Too much pride
verse 2:
C F
How many heavens are hopelessly lost?
G7 C6
How many tender loves has vanity cost?
C F
Lord, help the soul that can't be satisfied
G7 G7/B C
Too much pride
[Refrão]D7 F G7 C C/G Am7
You don't have to be right all the time
D7 G G F/A G/B
You can't go on with all of these axes to grind
C F
So, why don't you lighten up and let it ride
G7 G7/B C D7
Too much pride
Solo: |C/G Bm7|C |G6 Em|A7 D7sus4|C/G Bm7|C A7| D6 Edim7 F#dim7|G|
verse 3:
C F
Empires rise and empires fall
G7 C6
Stick around here long enough, you'll see it all
C F
Now it looks like it's gone nationwide
G7 G7/B C
Too much pride
Bridge:
D7 G
Some people tell you it's a good thing
D7 G
Some people tell you it's a sin
D7 G
Just like a weed in the garden
D7 G
You're askin' for trouble if you let it in
Outro:
C F
Now, it looks like it's gone nationwide
G7 G7/B C G F/A G/B
Too much pride
C F
It's the oldest form of suicide
G7 G7/B C G F/A Bdim C
Too much pride
How to play Too Much Pride
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.