Wooden Song
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Am D D9 D G C Am D D9 D
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G D D9 D F C C I C Am II III
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Take me break me tell me a good one and
G low E:
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maybe I'll cry
C G D D9 D F C I C Am II III
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Go with me show me tell me a good one and
G IV G Am
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maybe I'll die
G D D9 D F C
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Lately I've been dancing in ceiling fans
C I C Am II III G low E:
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Into the kitchen out the back gate
C G D D9
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Well I know it sounds strange but it could be
D F C I C Am II III G
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The other way round to the ground where I know
IV G Am
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I must stay
Take me break me tell me a good one and maybe I'll cry
Go with me show me tell me a good one and maybe I'll die
Lately I've been dancing in ceiling fans
Circled in secrets playing a game
Well I know it sounds strange but it could be the other way
Round in a town where they don't know your name
Together. . . Together. . . Why . . . (Gibby babble). . .
Outro with improvised arrangements of above chords and end on
D D9 D G.
Comments or corrections welcomed. ddeniso1@ua1vm.ua.edu
How to play Wooden Song
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 Am. 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.