When I Say Jimpy
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
F C 2x
F C
I watch the city spread out like it's just another part of you
F C
F C
I put a lime slice and some crushed ice in everything that I drink
F C
I'm too tired, tired in the dust cloud to give a shit what I think
F C
So vague as I walk for a while
F C
For the sake of tryin' to clear my mind
F C
Part of me says I should call it a day
F C
Ah, there's another tryin' to keep me awake
F C
F C
In a dream, ninety-nine fake keys and one that would let me in
F C
I woke up screamin', a locked door could wake me, my fear of failin'
F C
I can't change the pace or the stasis
F C
But I tell myself that it's not a race
F C
Ah, it's the same, it's the same, it's the same, it's the same
F C
It's just the faces and the names that have changed
F C
F C
So vague as I walk for a while
F C
For the sake of tryin' to clear my mind
F C
Part of me says I should call it a day
F C
Ah, there's another tryin' to keep me awake
F C
I can't change the pace or the stasis
F C
But I tell myself that it's not a race
F C
Ah, it's the same, it's the same, it's the same, it's the same
F C
It's just the faces and the names that have changed
How to play When I Say Jimpy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.