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Tightrope

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Key: B major       
Solo: B minor pentatonic with some major scale riffs
[Intro]
| E   D    B7| A   G    E| E   D    B7| A   G    E|
[Verse 1]
Caught up in a B9whirlwind, can't catch my breath
Knee deep in hot water, broke out in cold sweat
Can't catch a turtle, in this rat race
Feels like I'm losing G#m7time,    E9at a breakneck EpaDceB7  A  G  E  E  D  B7  A  G  E  
[Verse 2]
Afraid of my own B9shadow, in the face of grace
Heart full of darkness, spotlight on my face
There was love all around me, but I was looking for revenge
Thank God it never G#m7found me,    E9would have been the EenDdB  E  D  B  
[Chorus]
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, steppin on my frB9iends
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, was a shame and a sB9in
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, between wrong and rB9ight
Walkin' the tAightrope,   E9both day and B9night
[Solo 1] 
|  B9|%   |%   |%   |
|  E9|%   |  B9|%   |
| F#9|  E9|  B9|%   |
|  B9|%   |%   |%   |
|  E9|%   |  B9|%   |
| F#9|  E9|
| E   D    B7| A   G    E| E   D    B7| A   G    E|
[Verse 3]
Lookin' back in B9front of me, in the mirror's grin
Through eyes of love I see, I'm really lookin at a friend
We've all had our problems, that's the way life is
My heart goes out to G#m7others,   E9who are there to make aEmeDndBsE  D  B  
[Chorus 2]
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, trying to make it rB9ight
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, every day and every B9night
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, bring it all arB9ound
Walkin' the tAightrope,   E9from the lost to fEouDndB  E  D  B  
[Chorus 3]
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, streched around the wB9orld
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, save the boys and gB9irls
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, let's make it rB9ight
Walkin' the tE9ightrope, do it, do it tonB9ight
Walkin' the tightrope
[Solo 2]
| E9| B9| E9| B9| x6

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"Tightrope" captures a feeling of precarious balance, navigating the challenges and temptations of life. The song, appearing on the album In Step, reflects on the struggle to stay on a straight path amidst various pressures. It's a powerful expression of resilience and the constant effort required to maintain control. Playing this song channels the intensity of that journey, a testament to overcoming personal battles.

AI-written from these sources:Stevie Ray Vaughan — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Tightrope

by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m7

F#9

Key: B major

Solo: B minor pentatonic with some major scale riffs

[Intro]

E D B7 A G E E D B7 A G E

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

Caught up in a whirlwind, can't catch my breath

Knee deep in hot water, broke out in cold sweat

Can't catch a turtle, in this rat race

G#m7 E9 E D B7 A G E E D B7 A G E

Feels like I'm losing time, at a breakneck pace

[Verse 2]

Afraid of my own shadow, in the face of grace

Heart full of darkness, spotlight on my face

There was love all around me, but I was looking for revenge

G#m7 E9 E D B E D B

Thank God it never found me, would have been the end

[Chorus]

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, steppin on my friends

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, was a shame and a sin

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, between wrong and right

A E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, both day and night

[Solo 1]

| |% |% |% |

E9 B9

| |% | |% |

F#9 E9 B9

| | | |% |

| |% |% |% |

E9 B9

| |% | |% |

F#9 E9

| | |

E D B7 A G E E D B7 A G E

| | | | |

[Verse 3]

Lookin' back in front of me, in the mirror's grin

Through eyes of love I see, I'm really lookin at a friend

We've all had our problems, that's the way life is

G#m7 E9 E D B E D B

My heart goes out to others, who are there to make amends

[Chorus 2]

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, trying to make it right

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, every day and every night

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, bring it all around

A E9 E D B E D B

Walkin' the tightrope, from the lost to found

[Chorus 3]

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, streched around the world

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, save the boys and girls

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, let's make it right

E9 B9

Walkin' the tightrope, do it, do it tonight

Walkin' the tightrope

[Solo 2]

E9 B9 E9 B9

| | | | | x6

About Tightrope Chords by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Learn how to play Tightrope by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tightrope chords”, “Tightrope guitar chords”, or “Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Tightrope 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 Tightrope chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tightrope lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, E, D, B7, A, G.

FAQ — Tightrope by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

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What key is "Tightrope" in?

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