Wired For Success
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Verse:
C D Em Em7
Open the door
C D Em Em7
Let a little warmth out
C D Em Em7
I can see my breath
C D Em Em7
And my ankles feel like they're going to collapse
C D Em Em7
From all the stairs
C D Em Em7
That I've been walking
C D Em Em7
Up and down
C D Em Em7 D
Trying to find you, but I never do
Instrumental:
G C/B C D
Verse:
C D Em Em7
But now it's back to paperwork
C D Em Em7
And fixing the copier
C D Em Em7
I don't have school tonight
C D Em Em7
So I think I'll be drinking alone
C D Em Em7
To some Replacements songs
C D Em Em7
Don't tell a soul
C D Em Em7
I'd be pleased to meet me too,
C D Em Em7
but I'm all shook down
D
Bridge:
Em D Em C
Under the influence of artists
Em D C
not looking for change
Em D Em C
The timing and structure
Em D C Cmaj7
Will all resolve and sound the same
G C/B C
How to play Wired For Success
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 C. 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.