Waltzing On Air
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G G
[Verse 1]
G C
A bottle of whiskey a heart full of sorrow and hatred is what brought me here
G D
I left a man dead on the floor of that bar in the blood and the piss and the beer
G C
They took me away they said you’re gonna pay they asked me what I’m laughing for
G D
I said that I’m laughing cause my true love done left and I killed the man what took
G
that whore
C
Now I’ll be waltzing on air
[Chorus]
G
D G
Trying to choke back the tears
C G
Waltzing on air darlin’ hope that you’re there
D G
I haven’t felt this good in years
[Verse 2]
G C
The judge looked at me he said how do you plead I told him where he could go
G D
I’m guilty of many a treacherous deed so man let’s get on with the show
G C
Either give me the noose or just let me loose but stop wasting everyone’s time
G D G
Before he unraveled he slammed down the gavel said hang him on Friday at nine
C
He'll be waltzing on air
[Chorus]
G
Waltzing on air
D G
Trying to choke back the tears
C G
Waltzing on air darlin’ hope that you’re there
D G
I haven’t felt this good in years
[Verse 3]
G C
Outside of my window the gallows are swaying in front of the laughing full moon
G D
Tomorrow I’ll dangle as they play the Star Spangle while children play and women swoon
G C
A preacher will pray for my soul on that day while I’m standing on that old trap door
G D G
But I’ll spit an his Bible and laugh in his face and tell him to pray for you whore
C
While I’m waltzing on air
[Chorus]
G
Waltzing on air
D G
Trying to choke back the tears
C G
Waltzing on air darlin’ hope that you’re there
D G
I haven’t felt this good in years
[Verse 4]
G C
The hour has come guess my story is done it looks like it’s neck stretching time
G D
I’m heading for Hades to dance with the ladies forever I’ll pay for your crimes
G C
I hope that you’re crying while I’m up here dying I wish I could bid you farewell
G D G
I’d twist your sweet neck till I heard it go crack and I’d take you with me down to Hell
C
We’d be waltzing on air
[Chorus]
G
Waltzing on air
D G
Trying to choke back the tears
C G
Waltzing on air darlin’ hope that you’re there
D G
I haven’t felt this good in years
How to play Waltzing On Air
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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.