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Ride My See-Saw

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Ride My See Saw chords
 C   F4x
CRide, ride my see-saw, 
take this Bbplace on this trip just for Cme 
Ride, take a free ride,
take my Bbplace, have my seat it's for Cfree. 
I Bbworked like a Fslave for Cyears, 
Sweat so Bbhard just to Fend my Cfears, 
Not to Bbend my Flife a poor Cman 
But by Bbnow, I know, I should have Crun. 
CRun, run my last race, 
take my Bbplace, have this number of Cmine. 
Run, run like a fire, 
Don't you run Bbin, in the lanes, run for Ctime. 
Left Bbschool with a Ffirst class Cpass, 
Started Bbwork, but as Fsecond Cclass, 
School Bbtaught one and Fone is Ctwo, 
But by now, that Bbanswer, just ain't Dmtrue. 
 Dm   Bb   F    C2x
Dm Bb Dm F C
 Dm   Bb   F    C2x
Dm Bb Dm F C
Solo
CMy Bbworld is Fspinning aCround, 
Every-Bbthing is Flost that I Cfound 
People Bbrun, come Fride with Cme, 
Let's Bbfind another place that s Cfree. 
CRide, ride my see-saw, 
take this Bbplace on this trip just for Cme 
Ride, take a free ride,
take my Bbplace, have my seat it's for Cfree. 
CRide, ride Bbmy see Csaw,
Ride, Bbride, Cride
Ride, ride Bbmy see Csaw,
Ride, ride Bbmy see Csaw,
Capo III
  C= A  
 Bb= G  
  F= D  
 Dm= Bm  

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Ride My See-Saw" is a high-energy track that captures the Moody Blues' ability to rock. Written by bassist John Lodge, it was released on their 1968 album In Search of the Lost Chord. The song is known for its uptempo, vibrant rock and roll feel, often described as a "blockbuster rocker." On the album, it's introduced by a spoken word piece, adding to its mystic rhythm. This song plays like a strong, driving piece, showcasing the band's powerful sound.

AI-written from these sources:Ride My See-Saw — Wikipedia ↗The Moody Blues — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ride My See-Saw

by The Moody Blues

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Ride My See Saw chords

C F

Ride, ride my see-saw,

Bb C

take this place on this trip just for me

Ride, take a free ride,

Bb C

take my place, have my seat it's for free.

Bb F C

I worked like a slave for years,

Bb F C

Sweat so hard just to end my fears,

Bb F C

Not to end my life a poor man

Bb C

But by now, I know, I should have run.

Run, run my last race,

Bb C

take my place, have this number of mine.

Run, run like a fire,

Bb C

Don't you run in, in the lanes, run for time.

Bb F C

Left school with a first class pass,

Bb F C

Started work, but as second class,

Bb F C

School taught one and one is two,

Bb Dm

But by now, that answer, just ain't true.

Dm Bb F C

Dm Bb Dm F C

Dm Bb F C

Dm Bb Dm F C

Solo

C Bb F C

My world is spinning around,

Bb F C

Every-thing is lost that I found

Bb F C

People run, come ride with me,

Bb C

Let's find another place that s free.

Ride, ride my see-saw,

Bb C

take this place on this trip just for me

Ride, take a free ride,

Bb C

take my place, have my seat it's for free.

C Bb C

Ride, ride my see saw,

Bb C

Ride, ride, ride

Bb C

Ride, ride my see saw,

Bb C

Ride, ride my see saw,

Capo III

C A

Bb G

F D

Dm Bm

About Ride My See-Saw Chords by The Moody Blues

Learn how to play Ride My See-Saw by The Moody Blues with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ride My See-Saw chords”, “Ride My See-Saw guitar chords”, or “The Moody Blues Ride My See-Saw chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ride My See-Saw chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ride My See-Saw lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Bb, Dm, A, G.

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