Twelve Steps
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D G D
I steped off the stage to take my fifteen belly to the bar
A D G
to get me a drink the man next to me gave me a glance I
D A G
noticed that water was all that he had so I asked him if
A D G
he would like one to I'd be more than happy to buy it for you
D A D
he shook his head no and he paid for my glass he said I like you
G D A D
listen to a story I have so I setteled in as he began with this
[Verse 2]
G A D G
He said I'm twelve steps from freedom and one drink away from the demons
A D G A
that kept me stuck hear all of my life you see I had a good job and I had
D G
a good wife I had three little kids it was paradice but the gold in that
A D G A
glass can keep a man from his tasks and it's a long road out of hell it's
D G A
not much travled but I know it well and things are never the same when you
D G A D
get back again so you turn around and head back down but I'm not gonna do
G A D G A
that this time around so boy take a look at that glass and take a good long look
D
at what you have
[Instrumental]
D G D A
[Verse 3]
D G D A
For the first time in my life I left a full glass I said to the man many thanks
D G D A
I hit that stage and finished my set I headed for home like I was heaven sent
D G D A
I woke my wife and held her in my arms and begged her forgivness if I did her
G A D
harm and said theres twelve steps to freedome and I'll be rite next to you when
G A D G
I'm needed the gold in that glass ain't gonna inslave this man I'll get a good
A D G
job for you my wife and give everything to those kids of mine and we'll live
A D G A D
forever in paradice thanks to these twelve steps of mine
How to play Twelve Steps
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.