Chord Legend (fingering positions in the EADGBe string order)
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B (x 2 4 4 4 0)
E (0 2 2 1 x x)
A (x 0 2 2 2 x)
Tab Key:
x = denotes "dead" or muted note, means don't play that string!
b = bend (7b8 means bend the string at the 7th fret to make approximately
the note the string would make if played at the 8th fret with no bend)
r = release bend
h = hammer on
p = pull off
/ = slide down to the note
\ = slide up to the note
> = play string at specified fret and slide finger(s) down the string an
unspecified distance
() = harmonics, (12) means lightly touch the string directly past the 12th
fret then pick the string
~ = vibrato a.k.a. trill (vibrate note)
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FIRST riff:
B E E E E
G|--8b9r8-----8b9-9h11-9-/8~---8b9r8------------
D|--------9-9-------------------------9--7-7-7-7
B E E E E
OR it can be played like this: B|--4b5r4-------4b5--------- (alternative first riff)
G|---------4-4-------4-2-2-2
SECOND riff:
B
G|--8b9r8-----8b9-9h11-9-/8
D|--------9-9--------------
B
OR it can be played like this: B|--4b5r4-------4b5-5h7-5-/4 (alternative second riff)
G|---------4-4--------------
THIRD riff:
B
G|--8b9r8-----8b9----
D|--------9-9-----9-9
B
OR it can be played like this: B|--4b5r4-------4b5---- (alternative third riff)
G|---------4-4------4-4
B|-Chord:
* ALL B|-Chords in the verse, should be strummed like this, listen to song for timing
** the second time the B chord is played, pattern is strummed faster
e|------------
B|-4-4-4-4-4-4
G|-4-4-4-4-4-4
D|-4-4-4-4-4-4
A-2-2-0-2-0-2
e|-x-x-x-x-x-x
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Intro: (First play B E without intro riff, then the second time B E is played, use the first riff at B)
B
I get up, when I'm down
E
I can't swim, but my soul won't drown
B
I do believe, I got flair
E
I got speed, and I walk on air
E A B **SECOND RIFF**
Cuz God gave me soul in your rock n roll, babe
E A B **SECOND RIFF**
Cuz God gave me soul in your rock n roll, babe
F# E B **THIRD RIFF**
And I get so high, I just can't feel it
F# E B
And I get so high, I just can't feel it
A E B
In and out my brain, and running through my day
A E B **FIRST RIFF**
You're my sunshine, you're my rain
B
Day's are long, that shines on
E
Shines on me, and it keeps me warm
B
It gives me peace, I must say
E
I can't sleep, cuz the world won't wait
E A B **SECOND RIFF**
Cuz God gave me soul in your rock n roll, babe
E A B **SECOND RIFF**
Cuz God gave me soul in your rock n roll, babe
F# E B **THIRD RIFF**
And I get so high I just can't feel it
F# E B
And I get so high I just can't feel it
A E B
In and out my brain, and running through my day
A E B **FIRST RIFF**
You're my sunshine, you're my rain
Interlude/Solo: (the bit under the B|-chord here can also be played with the alternative second riff)
E B
B|--9b10r9------9b10-10h12-10-\9--------------------------
G|---------9-9---------------------8b9r8-----8b9-9h11-9-\8
D|---------------------------------------9-9--------------
E B
B|--9b10r9------9b10-10h12-10-\9--------------------------
G|---------9-9---------------------8b9r8-----8b9-9h11-9-\8
E|---------------------------------------9-9--------------
F# E B **THIRD RIFF**
And I get so high I just can't feel it
F# E B **THIRD RIFF**
And I get so high I just can't feel it
F# E B
And I get so high I just can't feel it
A E B
In and out my brain, and running through my day
A E B **FIRST RIFF** **FIRST RIFF** B...
You're my sunshine, you're my rain
