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Between The Bars chords by Elliott Smith (Official Version)

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Gm7
Ebadd9
Bb
F/A
D
Eb
F
Gm
Ebm/F#
F6
Em7b5
Ebm

Intro 1

Gm7

Gm7

Gm7

Gm7

Verse 1
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
Drink up, baby, stay      up all night
Bb 
With the things you could do,
F/A 
you won't but you might
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
The potential you'll be that you'll never see
Bb 
D 
Eb 
The promises you'll only make
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
Drink up    with me now and forget all about
Bb 
F/A 
The pressure of days, do    what I say
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
And I'll make you okay and drive     them away
Bb 
D 
Eb 
The images stuck in your head

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Chorus 1

Eb

F

Gm

Bb

Peo ple you've been before

Ebm/F#

F6

Em7b5

That you don't want around anymore

Eb

F

They push and shove and won't

Gm

Bb

bend to your will

Eb

Ebm

I'll keep them still

Verse 2
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
Drink up, baby, look      at the stars
Bb 
F/A 
I'll kiss you again, between the bars
Gm7 
Where I'm seeing you there,
Ebadd9 
with your hands in the air
Bb 
D 
Eb 
Waiting to finally be caught
Gm7 
Ebadd9 
Drink up    one more time and I'll make you mine
Bb 
F/A 
Keep you apart, deep  in my heart
Gm7 
Separate from the rest,
Ebadd9 
where I like you the best
Bb 
D 
Eb 
And keep the things you forgot

Chorus 2
Eb 
F 
Gm 
Bb 
Peo ple you've been before
Ebm 
F6 
Em7b5 
That you don't want around anymore
Eb 
F 
They push and shove and won't
Gm 
Bb 
bend to your will
Eb 
Ebm 
I'll keep them still

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Gm7
Ebadd9
Bb
F/A
D
Eb
F
Gm
Ebm/F#
F6
Em7b5
Ebm

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: G minorBPM: 68

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
Ebadd9: x-6-5-x-6-6
Bb: x-1-3-3-3-x
F/A: x-0-3-2-1-x
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
Gm: 3-5-5-3-3-3
Ebm/F#: x-x-4-3-4-2
F6: x-x-3-2-3-1
Em7b5: x-x-2-3-3-3
Ebm: x-6-8-8-7-x

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This is the definitive original version of Between The Bars by Elliott Smith, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of G minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Elliott Smith.

Between The Bars

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