Chordyes

Ether

Gang of Four

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ether by Gang of Four

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Punk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
"Ether" By Gang Of Four Off Their 1979 Album Entertainment!

Notes: The First Three Bars Of The Outro Tab Are The Same As The Bridge.
Also, The Chords In Brackets, E.g. (A5), Are Merely Implied And Optional.

Chords
A5= x022xx or          G5= xxx033
A = x0222x             Cmaj7= xxx500
A6= xxxx22             E4= 022200
D4= xxxx33

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Intro
(Bass Only)
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

   A1 + 2 +A6 3 D4+ 4 +A   1 + G52 + 3 + 4A +   1 A6+ 2D4 + 3 A+ 4 +  Cmaj7 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 E + A 2 E + A 3 E + A 4 E + A

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Verse 1
TA5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NA5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IA5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TA5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  The HappyA6 EvD4er A After
A  Is At TheA6 EnD4d Of TAhe RainCmaj7bow

Verse 2
DA5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IA5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FA5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AA5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe Daydream
A  The HappyA6 EvD4er A AftG5er
A  Is At TheA6 EnD4d Of TAhe RainG5bow

Bridge
WE4hite Noise In A White Room
WE4hite Noise In A White Room
WE4hite Noise In A White Room
Cmaj7  White Noise In A White Room

Break 1
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 +(3  +  A)

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 E + A 2 E + A 3 E + A 4 E + A

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Verse 3
TA5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NA5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IA5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TA5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe Daydream
A  The HappyA6 EvD4er A AftCmaj7er
A  Is At TheA6 EnD4d Of TAhe RainCmaj7bow

Verse 4
DA5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IA5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FA5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AA5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  Dirt BA6ehiD4nd ThAe DaydrG5eam
A  The HappyA6 EvD4er A After
A  Is At TheA6 EnD4d Of TAhe RainCmaj7bow

Break 2
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   1 + 2 +(3  +  A)

Outro
A  A6   D4   A     There May BeA Oil
A(Now LookingA6 OuD4t FoAr Pleasure)
Under RockalAl
A(It's At TheA6 EnD4d Of ThAe Rainbow)
There May Be OiAl
A(The HappyA6 EvD4er A After)
Under RockalAl
A(It's CorkedA6 UpD4 With ThAe Ether)
There May Be OiAl
A(It's CorkedD4 Up With ThAe Ether)
Under RockalAl
A(It's CorkedA6 UpD4 With ThAe Ether)
There May Be AOil
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ether?

The chords for Ether are: A5, G5, A, Cmaj7, A6, E4, D4

What is the original key of Ether?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Ether?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Ether in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Ether be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Ether on ukulele?

Chord Ether can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Ether?

Ether uses 7 chords: A5, G5, A, Cmaj7, A6, E4, D4

What is the easiest way to play Ether?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Ether released in?

Ether was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Ether?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Ether to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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