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Cut Me Some Slack

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Powerchord version: [Dm D5   C5   D5   F5   D5   C5   D5x2 Intro and Instrumental]
[Intro]
Dm   Bb   Cx2
D
[Verse]
DDid your mama, set me Dmfree
DOh mama, let me Dmbe
DOh mama, watch me rDmun
DMama, I wanna have some fDmun yeaah
[Instrumental]
F#m   G   Dx2
D
[Verse 1]
DHey mama, don't let me dDmown
DSay Mama, I want to go to DmtownA  
AIf you wanna stick around you gotta cut me some slack
AI'm gonna hit the road again and not come back
[Instrumental Solo]
Dm   Bb   Cx4
F#m   G   Dx2
D   D#   E   D#x2
A
[Verse 2]
AIf you wanna stick around you gotta cut me some slack
AI'm gonna hit the road again and not come back
D   D#WoEo, D#   D   D#woEo,D#  
D   D#WEooD#, D   D#woEoD#  
DOh maD#ma, Elet me D#be
DMama, D#just seEt me frD#ee
DMama, mom, ma, D#mom, ma mom watch me rEunD#  
DOh MamaD#, I just want to have some fuEnD#  
Oh DSet me frD#ee
ESet me freeD#  
DSet me D#free YEeeeeaaD#ah
[Outro Instrumental]
D D# E D#
D
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The story behind the song

"Cut Me Some Slack" emerged from a unique jam session, bringing together former Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear with Paul McCartney. This powerful rock song, born from an improvisational spirit, was created for Dave Grohl's documentary about the legendary Sound City Studios. It was described by McCartney as a "Nirvana reunion," and by Novoselic as "Sirvana," reflecting the blend of their distinct musical worlds. Playing this song means tapping into that raw, collaborative energy and the spirit of unexpected musical synergy.

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