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Tricks Of The Trade

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to those chords, 
And since you only need a capo its easier for those who cant tune
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Chords
C:  032013  C during chorus:  332010
Em: 022003  Em during chorus: 022000
F:  033210
G:  230033
Am: 002210
Capo on 2:nd fret
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[Intro]
  C    Em    F   F(2X)
[Verse]
Was it loCve or recognition that
has hEmealed this man's condition
I'm hoFping and I'm wishing that
this bGird won't fly away
CWe can see life hand in hand,
the gEmreen, the blue, the rough, the sand
And Fin our time and in our land
we'll saGvor everyday
[Chorus]
And Amoh, how our glory may fCade aEmway, well
at leFast we've learned
some things along the wGay
[Verse]
You tCook me from my bubble
knowing Emmy defense was weak
And you sFat there and you listened
any tGime I chose to speak
you gaCthered from my pleas to 
you tEmhat I am but a clown
And I feFar only a hero can deGfeat
[Chorus]
And Amoh, how our glory may fCade aEmway, well
at leFast we've learned some
trGicks of trCade
Em  F  F  C  Em  F  F
AmAnd as time shall inevitably move Con, Emmmmmh well then
at leFast we'll have four strong
legs to stGand on
To keep us alCive...

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and blend of various musical styles. This song appears on his 2009 album, Sunny Side Up. While the specific meaning of "Tricks Of The Trade" isn't detailed, the title itself suggests themes of learned behaviors, perhaps deceptions, or the skillful ways we navigate life's challenges and relationships. It invites a reflection on the subtle maneuvers and strategies people employ, whether for good or ill.

AI-written from these sources:Paolo Nutini — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Tricks Of The Trade

by Paolo Nutini

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

to those chords,

And since you only need a capo its easier for those who cant tune

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chords

: 032013 C during chorus: 332010

: 022003 Em during chorus: 022000

: 033210

: 230033

: 002210

Capo on 2:nd fret

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Intro]

C Em F F

(2X)

[Verse]

Was it love or recognition that

has healed this man's condition

I'm hoping and I'm wishing that

this bird won't fly away

We can see life hand in hand,

the green, the blue, the rough, the sand

And in our time and in our land

we'll savor everyday

[Chorus]

Am C Em

And oh, how our glory may fade away, well

at least we've learned

some things along the way

[Verse]

You took me from my bubble

knowing my defense was weak

And you sat there and you listened

any time I chose to speak

you gathered from my pleas to

you that I am but a clown

F G

And I fear only a hero can defeat

[Chorus]

Am C Em

And oh, how our glory may fade away, well

at least we've learned some

G C

tricks of trade

Em F F C Em F F

Am C Em

And as time shall inevitably move on, mmmmh well then

at least we'll have four strong

legs to stand on

To keep us alive...

About Tricks Of The Trade Chords by Paolo Nutini

Learn how to play Tricks Of The Trade by Paolo Nutini with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tricks Of The Trade chords”, “Tricks Of The Trade guitar chords”, or “Paolo Nutini Tricks Of The Trade 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 Tricks Of The Trade chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tricks Of The Trade lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Em, F, G, Am.

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