Vapour Trails
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Intro: Strum F#/A 4x over drum part
Verse
F# A F# A F#
Titillations been replaced....by interstate brickface & Coffemate
F# A F# A F#
And by a list of phone calls, you’ll like to make
F# A F#
Where you could sit on the edge of your bed
F# A F#
And you could stare into your own shoes
F# A F# A
And in the pools of light there, go wherever you choose
[Refrão]A E F#
Just rig up a complication, and if it derails
A E F#
You can throw away the rudder, float away like Vapour Trails
Interlude: F# - A, like intro, only 2x
F# A F# A F#
There’s nothin funnier than pride, in an utterly confident stride
F# A F# A F#
So I pulled the car on over, to give you a ride
F# A F# A F#
Damn this sleepy weather he said, as he marched in soppin’ wet shoes
F# A F# A
Through rainpools evaporatin’, says in this sign I’ll conquer you
[Refrão]A E F#
I pulled the car on over, to give you a ride
A E F#
But there’s nothin’ uglier than a man hittin’ his stride
Interlude: F# - E x 2
Bridge:
D A D
Past Mexicans all dressed in beige shirts, leanin’ over their hoes
D A D A
Now the mornin’s over, it’s time to let them sprinklers hose
Interlude: F# - A, like intro, 4x
Verse:
F# A F#
Past hills of chambermaids’ dark bare arms
F# A F#
And fields of muscles quilted to the bone
F# A F# A F#
Right now I’m flyin’ over, Ya right now I’m flyin’ home
F# A F#
Where I can sit on the end of my bed
F# A F#
And I can stare into my own shoes
F# A F# A
And in the pools of light years, go wherever I choose
Outro
A E F#
And throw away the rudder, float away on Vapour Trails....
A E F#
I rigged up a complication, totally derailed
D A F#
So I throw away the rudder, float away like Vapour Trails....
D A C#m B
I pulled the car on over... (It’s time to let them sprinklers hose)
F# - E x 8 or so over vocal ad lib / end Solo:
Woo…Woooo…Woooo - Throw away the rudder!
How to play Vapour Trails
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 F#/A. 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.