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Material World

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
From: "David Ribeiro" <tracydcr@hotmail.com>
Subject: TRACY CHAPMAN - MATERIAL WORLD
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:19:59 PST
Material World - Tracy Chapman
Tabbed by: David Ribeiro
Notes: Capo on 2.
E-mail:tracydcr@hotmail.com
                             Introduction: Am C G (Along with Bass solo,
twice)
   *        B Chord Formation
With Capo  /  Not counting with Capo
   E                E
   -2               -4
   B                B
   -4               -6
   G                G
   -4               -6
   D                D
   -4               -6
   A                A
   -2               -4
   E                E
   -2               -4
Am
You in your fancy
              C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
           G
Binding blood
Am
Our own ancestors
                  C
Are hungry ghosts
Closets so full of bones
                G
They won't close
*
 B
*
Call it upward mobility
            Em                 Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
         C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
              C
Material world
Create in your own image
            G
A supreme god
Am
Your virgin mary
                C
Your holy ghosts
Claimed to be pure of heart
                                   G
Have hands that are stained with blood
*
 B
*
Call it upward mobility
            Em                 Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
         C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
              C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
   G
Binding
Am
Our own ancestors
                  C
Are hungry ghosts
Closets so full of bones
                G
They won't close
*
 B
*
Call it upward mobility
            Em                 Am
But you've been sold down the river
Just another form of slavery
         C
And the whole man-made white world
Is your master
Am
You in your fancy
              C
Material world
Don't see the links of chain
   G
Binding
(Repeat last 2 more times)
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Material World chords and lyrics

Free chords for Material World by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
From: "David Ribeiro" 
Subject: TRACY CHAPMAN - MATERIAL WORLD
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:19:59 PST
                             Introduction: Am C G (Along with Bass solo,
twice)
   *        B Chord Formation
With Capo  /  Not counting with Capo
   E-2               E-4
   B-4               B-6
   G-4               G-6
   D-4               D-6
   A-2               A-4
   E-2               E-4
Don't see the links of chain
Closets so full of bones
*
Just another form of slavery
Is your master
Create in your own image
Claimed to be pure of heart
*
Just another form of slavery
Is your master
Don't see the links of chain
Closets so full of bones
*
Just another form of slavery
Is your master
Don't see the links of chain
(Repeat last 2 more times)
______________________________________________________
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Material World Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Material World by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Material World chords”, “Material World guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Material World 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 Material World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Material World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Am, C, G, B, D.

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What key is "Material World" in?

The chords for "Material World" show the original chord names (including E, Am, C, G, B, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.