Wearing Only Flowers - Big Head Todd and The Monsters

Wearing Only Flowers

View chords used in this chart
G 320033
D/F# 20023x
E 022100
 
*When playing the F#m7 and the A, he alternates between playing it as written
and adding the B at 4th fret of the 3rd (G) string.
 
riff 1
e|--------------9--7-7--------------0-0--|
B|--------------9--7-7-x------------0-0--|
G|--------------9--8-8-x------------1-1--|
D|----------2---9--7-7-x----------2-2-2--|
A|--------2-----11-9-9-x--------2---2-2--|
E|--0-3h4-----9----7-7-x--0-3h4-----0-0--|
 
Intro
riff 1 x4
 
riff 1
She's running on clean power
riff 1
She's wound up at the hip
riff 1
riff 1
Came in 27 to 1
 
riff 1
I'd love a drink of water
riff 1
Take a little kiss
riff 1
Find a lovely lady
riff 1
Step inside, take a sip
 
F#m7 A G D/F# E
Atlanta turn around and love will come back to you
 
riff 1 x2
 
riff 1
His elements are shaking
riff 1
She's wounded at the wrist
riff 1
Person of the hour
riff 1
The only way she knows how to make it
 
riff 1
I know I'll get over
riff 1
Two months maybe less
riff 1
I left undiscovered
riff 1
Saw her undress
 
F#m7 A G D/F# E
Atlanta don't look so surprised, we belong to life
 
riff 1 x 4
 
F#m7 A G D/F# E
 
riff 1
After ten years taken
riff 1
Accidentally meetin'
riff 1
Realize we were mistaken
riff 1
Oh yes, we arrive late again
 
riff 1
Fix a little breakfast
riff 1
It's time for gettin' married
riff 1
Wearing Only Flowers
riff 1
Came in 27 to 1
 
F#m7 A
Atlanta don't look so surprised
F#m7 A
Sometimes love will make you wise
F#m7 A G D/F# E
Atlanta close your eyes and I will belong to you
 
riff 1 x4
 
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
 
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How to play Wearing Only Flowers

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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.

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