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Smear Campaign chords by
Rory Gallagher
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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The dirty tricks department
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is working overtime

Trying to stop the candidate from
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getting this time

The wheels are now in motion
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all the traps are set
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Under this commotion will he walk
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into this mess
Verse 2
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The state's intoxicated
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they're at the starting gate

He may never make it to
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the planned TV debate

He can't fight off the big bucks
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of the old brigade
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He's gotta watch his step in this
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smear campaign
Verse 3
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They called a snap election

in the summer heat

This town is reeling backwards like
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a drunk man on the streets
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Feed those lies,
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bend those minds at any price
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Foul or air as long as he's
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not there election time
Interlude 1
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Verse 4

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Don't believe the papers it's not
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any body's race

He's not a rank beginner it's
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not a children's game

He may get the nomination if he
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breaks through the chain

Or they'll shoot him down on main
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street in this smear campaign
Verse 5
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Just watch the party faithful fuel

the dream machine
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They've fudged up all the issues
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eat that scandal sheet

The dirty tricks department
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is nearly half insane

Trying to stop the candidate with
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a smear campaign
Outro 1
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Smear Campaign by Rory Gallagher is E major.

The primary chords used in Smear Campaign are E, B, A, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Smear Campaign is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Smear Campaign using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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