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Ether

Gang of Four

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

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
D5= x022xx or          C5= xxx033
D = x0222x             Fmaj7= xxx500
D6= xxxx22             A4= 022200
G4= xxxx33

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

   D1 + 2 +D6 3 G4+ 4 +D   1 + C52 + 3 + 4D +   1 D6+ 2G4 + 3 D+ 4 +  Fmaj7 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
TD5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
ND5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
ID5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TD5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  The HappyD6 EvG4er D After
D  Is At TheD6 EnG4d Of TDhe RainFmaj7bow

Verse 2
DD5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
ID5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FD5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AD5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe Daydream
D  The HappyD6 EvG4er D AftC5er
D  Is At TheD6 EnG4d Of TDhe RainC5bow

Bridge
WA4hite Noise In A White Room
WA4hite Noise In A White Room
WA4hite Noise In A White Room
Fmaj7  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
TD5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
ND5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
ID5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TD5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe Daydream
D  The HappyD6 EvG4er D AftFmaj7er
D  Is At TheD6 EnG4d Of TDhe RainFmaj7bow

Verse 4
DD5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
ID5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FD5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AD5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  Dirt BD6ehiG4nd ThDe DaydrC5eam
D  The HappyD6 EvG4er D After
D  Is At TheD6 EnG4d Of TDhe RainFmaj7bow

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
D  D6   G4   D     There May BeD Oil
D(Now LookingD6 OuG4t FoDr Pleasure)
Under RockalDl
D(It's At TheD6 EnG4d Of ThDe Rainbow)
There May Be OiDl
D(The HappyD6 EvG4er D After)
Under RockalDl
D(It's CorkedD6 UpG4 With ThDe Ether)
There May Be OiDl
D(It's CorkedG4 Up With ThDe Ether)
Under RockalDl
D(It's CorkedD6 UpG4 With ThDe Ether)
There May Be DOil
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ether?

The chords for Ether are: D5, C5, D, Fmaj7, D6, A4, G4

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: D5, C5, D, Fmaj7, D6, A4, G4

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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