'Tractor Rape Chain'
View chords used in this chart
verse progression
Asus2 A Asus4 A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
---0--0--0--0--------------------0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--
---0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--
---2--2--2--2--6--6--6--7--7--7--2--4--2--2--2--2--4--2--
---2--2--2--2--7--7--7--7--7--7--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--
---0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--
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chorus chords (not in order)
A A/G# Bm D E F#m
--0-----0-----2-----2-----0-----2------
--2-----2-----3-----3-----0-----2------
--2-----2-----4-----2-----1-----2------
--2-----2-----4-----0-----2-----4------
--0-----0-----2-----------2-----4------
--------4-----2-----------0-----2------
****** how it all goes together ******
(acoustic intro not included)
(play verse progression 2x no vocals....)
(then continue to play verse progression while singing...)
Asus2 A Asus4 A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
why is it everytime i think about you
Asus2 A Asus4
something that you have said or implied
A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
makes me doubt you
Asus2 A Asus4
then i look into your cynical eyes
A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
and i know it
Asus2 A Asus4
as if it never meant anything to me
(chorus)
D A A/G#
parallel lines on a slow decline tractor rape chain
D Bm A F#m
better yet lets all get wet on the tractor rape chain
E D
speed up slow down go all around in the end
(again, play verse progression 2x no vocals....)
(..and continue to play verse progression while singing...)
Asus2 A Asus4 A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
in the first place its probably just paranoia
Asus2 A
but theres a ghost in my room
Asus4 A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
and he says i better run
Asus2 A Asus4 A Asus2 A A Asus2 A
its a thing i know its a thing i believe in
E
won't you tell it to go away?
(repeat chorus)
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How to play 'Tractor Rape Chain'
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 Asus2. 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.