Year Of The Rat
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Intro
Em D Am Em D
C Em D C Em D
Em
There's a way just walk the line
C7/E
Keep your direction
D
And read the signs
Em
Just play the game or fade away
C7/E D
Make your confessions and book a ride
C Em
Now that your sparkling smile is outworn
D
Now that your famous blue raincoat is torn
C Em
Spin me a lie and we'll slip through the haze
D
Just like Louise we'll get lost in the shades
Interlude
C Em D C Em D
[Verso 2]
Em
Change your name and change your face
C7/E D
For your protection and the new day
Em
Believe in me you can be free
C7/E D
Escape the aggression and book that ride
Interlude
G G G Em
[Refrão]
C Em
Now you're a rat and you can't sleep at night
D
Under the spell of the following eye
C Em
This is the game, there's no getting out
D
I've seen the end and it looks like a nine
C Em
You feel the chill that just crept down your spine
D
This time, the last surrender
C Em
The axe won't be buried, not ever, not sorry
D
It is too late to worry
[Ponte]
| F# | F# G | x4
F# F# F# F#
G G G Em
Interlude
Em Em Em Em
Em Em Em Em
[Refrão]
C Em
Now you're a rat and you can't sleep at night
D
Under the spell of the following eye
C G
This is the game, there's no getting out
D
I've seen the end and it looks like a nine
C Em
You feel the chill that just crept down your spine
D
This time, the last surrender
C G
The axe won't be buried, not ever, not sorry
D
It is too late to worry
Outro
C G D
Woah-oh-oh
C G D
Oh-oh-oh
C G D
Woah-oh-oh
C Em D Em
Oh-oh-oh...
How to play Year Of The Rat
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.