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Tightrope

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Based on The Great Songwriter's Performance -- starts at 2:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l171kA9Kk48 
See also my youtube turtorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMo9skbR28
All chords below relative to the capo
Gsus2
 = 300230
Em7
  =  020030 
Em7
*  hammer on D string second fret 
C/G
 = 332000
D/A
 = 554000
**Walk up single note strikes
Dsus2
 = xx0230   
Cadd9
 = x32030 
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
 Gsus2Em7   Em7
           *
 Gsus2Em7   Em7
           *
[Verse 1]      
       Gsus2        Em7     Em7
                            *
Strong winds and my   heads on     fire
 Gsus2            Em7           Em7
                                *
Walk another day a    cross the high    wire
 C/G                                 D/A
I'm on a tightrope watch it as it swings 
 C/G                                 D/A
Like a countdown ticker on New Year's Eve
[Verse 2]      
       Gsus2     Em7          Em7
                              *
We run the numbers, spinning in the side
 Gsus2            Em7                           Em7
                                                *
 Counting all the reasons that we are broken and we lied
 C/G                                D/A
I'm on a tightrope watch it as it swings 
 C/G                                            D/A
Heating up the metal, putting pressure on the springs
[Chorus]
        Em7  F#              G      C
                              **     **      
And     all     I     want is for   you    to 
Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9
  ..     
  make          me smi ..             le…      
        Em7   F#              G    C
                                    **       
And     all     I     want is   for   you   to     
Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9
  ..     
  drive         me   wil ..          d… 
[Verse 3]      
            Gsus2       Em7         Em7
                                    *
Pretty      candles on a    birthday        cake
 Gsus2                       Em7       Em7
                                       *
Covered in confetti with the     caffeine     shakes
 C/G                                   D/A
Fuck all that money, everything is trash 
 C/G                                      D/A
Papers in the glove box, light it up and pass
[Verse 4]
 Gsus2                   Em7     Em7
                                 *
Flip on the news we  watch it til we      sleep
          Gsus2                                     Em7
Ain't       nothing but static and the  panic and the feeling manic
 C/G                                     D/A
I'm on a tightrope watch it as it swings 
 C/G                                              D/A
Heating up the metal, putting pressure on the springs
[Chorus]
        Em7  F#              G      C
                              **     **      
And     all     I     want is for   you    to 
Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9
  ..     
  make          me smi ..             le…      
        Em7   F#              G    C
                                    **       
And     all     I     want is   for   you   to     
Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9Dsus2Cadd9
  ..     
  drive         me   wil ..          d… 
[Outro]
 Gsus2Em7   Em7
           *
 Gsus2Em7   Em7
           *
 C/G     D/AC/G     D/AC/G      D/AC/G
   slide     slide       slide     

Tightrope chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tightrope by Ryan Adams. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Based on The Great Songwriter's Performance -- starts at 2:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l171kA9Kk48 
See also my youtube turtorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMo9skbR28
All chords below relative to the capo
Gsus2 = 300230
Em7  =  020030 
Em7*  hammer on D string second fret 
C/G = 332000
Dsus2 = xx0230   
[Intro]
 Gsus2    Em7      Em7*
 Gsus2    Em7      Em7*
[Verse 1]      
[Verse 2]      
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]      
[Verse 4]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
 Gsus2    Em7      Em7*
 Gsus2    Em7      Em7*
 C/G  slide D/A   C/G slide  D/A   C/G  slide  D/A   C/G

Tightrope Chords by Ryan Adams

Learn how to play Tightrope by Ryan Adams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tightrope chords”, “Tightrope guitar chords”, or “Ryan Adams 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 Gsus2, Em7, D, C/G, D/A, Dsus2.

Frequently asked questions about Tightrope

How do I play "Tightrope" by Ryan Adams on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Tightrope" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Tightrope" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Tightrope"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Tightrope" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Tightrope" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tightrope" by Ryan Adams with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ryan Adams below.

What key is "Tightrope" in?

The chords for "Tightrope" show the original chord names (including Gsus2, Em7, D, C/G, D/A, Dsus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.