Uptight
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[(intro) ]G G/F# G G/F# G C (palm mute)
G C
I woke up on the wrong side of the floor.
Made made my way through the front door.
Broke my engagement with myself.
A C
Perfect picture of bad health
another notch scratched on my belt.
A D
The future just ain't what it used to be.
(intro)
I got a new start on a dead end road.
Peaked peaked out on reaching new lows.
Owe I paid off all my debts to myself.
Perfect picture of bad health another notch scratched on my belt.
The future's in my living room
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G C
Uptight I'm a nag with a gun.
All night suicide's last call.
G D G
I've been uptight all night I'm a son of a gun.
(intro - sem pal mute)
(Refrão)
How to play Uptight
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 G. 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.