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Ether

Gang of Four

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ether by Gang of Four in the key of C

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
C5= x022xx or          A#5= xxx033
C = x0222x             D#maj7= xxx500
C6= xxxx22             G4= 022200
F4= xxxx33

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

   C1 + 2 +C6 3 F4+ 4 +C   1 + A#52 + 3 + 4 C+   1 +C6 2 F4+ 3 +C 4 +   D#maj71 + 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
TC5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NC5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IC5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TC5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  The HappyC6 EvF4er C After
C  Is At TheC6 EnF4d Of TChe RainD#maj7bow

Verse 2
DC5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IC5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FC5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AC5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe Daydream
C  The HappyC6 EvF4er C AftA#5er
C  Is At TheC6 EnF4d Of TChe RainA#5bow

Bridge
WG4hite Noise In A White Room
WG4hite Noise In A White Room
WG4hite Noise In A White Room
D#maj7  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
TC5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NC5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IC5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TC5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe Daydream
C  The HappyC6 EvF4er C AftD#maj7er
C  Is At TheC6 EnF4d Of TChe RainD#maj7bow

Verse 4
DC5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IC5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FC5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AC5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  Dirt BC6ehiF4nd ThCe DaydrA#5eam
C  The HappyC6 EvF4er C After
C  Is At TheC6 EnF4d Of TChe RainD#maj7bow

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
C  C6   F4   C     There May BeC Oil
C(Now LookingC6 OuF4t FoCr Pleasure)
Under RockalCl
C(It's At TheC6 EnF4d Of ThCe Rainbow)
There May Be OiCl
C(The HappyC6 EvF4er C After)
Under RockalCl
C(It's CorkedC6 UpF4 With ThCe Ether)
There May Be OiCl
C(It's CorkedF4 Up With ThCe Ether)
Under RockalCl
C(It's CorkedC6 UpF4 With ThCe Ether)
There May Be COil
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ether?

The chords for Ether are: C5, A#5, C, D#maj7, C6, G4, F4

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: C5, A#5, C, D#maj7, C6, G4, F4

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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