Winged Beat Drums
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Intro
Dm F A7/C# A7
Dm F A7/C# A7
[Verso 1]
Dm
You were all grown up
F
In the dark ages
A7/C#
When I heard you cry
Dm
Born at the wrong time
Dm
You wanna dig a hole
F
You don't wanna stay
A7/C#
You say "I know a way
Dm
I know a way"
Instrumental
Dm F A7/C# A7
[Verso 2]
Dm
Then you blotted out the sun
F
With your opposable thumb
A7/C#
But there's no where to run
Dm
That's where you're coming from
Instrumental
Bb F C A7
[Refrão]
Dm F
Flapping your gums
Bb F C Bb F
Like a winged beat drums
Dm F
I know your flight path
Bb F
More than anyone does
C Bb F C Dm
Cousin
Instrumental
Bb F C A7
[Verso 3]
Dm
You said "life's not a gas
F
It's a gas chamber"
A7/C#
I know you'll follow your nose
Dm
To where the vapor goes
Dm
You feel energetic
F
When you foam at the mouth
A7/C#
The thing that wears you out
Dm
An anesthetic
Bb A7
Just run
C Bb
Run away
Gm F
You can jump
C Bb
You won't hurt your legs
Dm A7
Don't come away
C E7
From the ledge
Am F
And float away
C E7 Am C F C
I will float away
F C
I will (float away)
F C
I will (float away)
F C Dm A7
I will (float away)
[Refrão]
Dm F
Flapping your gums
Bb F C Bb F
Like a winged beat drums
Dm F
I know your flight path
Bb F
More than anyone does
C Bb F C C7 Dm
Cousin
Instrumental
Bb F C A7
[Verso 4]
Dm
I feel sympathetic
F
Think I know what it's like
A7/C#
Think I like pissing away
Dm
A diuretic
Dm
I'm sick of laying down
F
Sick of playing dead
A7/C#
Sick of being sick
Dm
Think I'm sick in the head
Instrumental
Dm A7 C7 A7
Dm A7 C7 E7
Am F
Run away
C E7
I will run away
Am F
Run away
C E7
I will run away
Outro
Dm F
Flapping your gums
Bb F C Bb F
Like a winged beat drums
Dm F
I know your flight path
Bb F
More than anyone does
C Bb F
Cousin
How to play Winged Beat Drums
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 Dm. 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.