Spokes Chords
by Calexico
Spokes by Calexico is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Bb. It uses the chords Bb, Fm, Eb, F, Gm, Cm, Ebm, D and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Bb Fm
verse 1
Eb Bb
Started Talking to a couple of weathered strangers
F Bb
sittin' down on motor cycles, we passed on the highway
Eb Bb
stepped into, the service station
F F F F Bb Fm
took a piss, bought water, got fuel till you arrived
verse 2
Eb Bb
blood is flowing and mountains are blurring
F Bb
there is something stirring, way down inside
Eb Bb
barely know my home base home
Gm F (pause)
seems I'm rarely there for any share of time
Bridge
Cm Ebm
the neighborhood's the same,
Bb F
they all remember my name, holding no reservations
Cm Ebm
the newness is wearing in
Bb Gm
I check my eyes to see if they have spokes
Bb Gm Bb Gm
see if they are moving, see if they have spokes
Bb F F F F Bb Fm
see if there is some where else to ride
break
(slide from D-E D Eb Bb F Bb
Eb Bb
Barely know, my air base home
Gm Gm F F F F Bb (end on Bb)
Seems I'm rarely there for any share of time, before I ride