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Ether

Gang of Four

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

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
E5= x022xx or          D5= xxx033
E = x0222x             Gmaj7= xxx500
E6= xxxx22             B4= 022200
A4= xxxx33

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

   E1 + 2 +E6 3 A4+ 4 +E   1 + D52 + 3 + 4E +   1 E6+ 2A4 + 3 E+ 4 +  Gmaj7 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
TE5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NE5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IE5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TE5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  The HappyE6 EvA4er E After
E  Is At TheE6 EnA4d Of TEhe RainGmaj7bow

Verse 2
DE5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IE5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FE5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AE5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe Daydream
E  The HappyE6 EvA4er E AftD5er
E  Is At TheE6 EnA4d Of TEhe RainD5bow

Bridge
WB4hite Noise In A White Room
WB4hite Noise In A White Room
WB4hite Noise In A White Room
Gmaj7  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
TE5rapped In Heaven Life Style (Locked In Long Kesh)
NE5ew Looking Out For Pleasure (H-Block Torture)
IE5t's At The End Of The Rainbow (White Noise In)
TE5he Happy Ever After (A White Room)

Chorus
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe Daydream
E  The HappyE6 EvA4er E AftGmaj7er
E  Is At TheE6 EnA4d Of TEhe RainGmaj7bow

Verse 4
DE5ig At The Root Of The Problem (Fly The Flag On Foreign Soil)
IE5t Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (H-Block Long Kesh)
FE5athers Contradictions (Censor Six Counties' News)
AE5nd Breaks Your New Dreams Daily (Each Day More Deaths)

Chorus
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  Dirt BE6ehiA4nd ThEe DaydrD5eam
E  The HappyE6 EvA4er E After
E  Is At TheE6 EnA4d Of TEhe RainGmaj7bow

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
E  E6   A4   E     There May BeE Oil
E(Now LookingE6 OuA4t FoEr Pleasure)
Under RockalEl
E(It's At TheE6 EnA4d Of ThEe Rainbow)
There May Be OiEl
E(The HappyE6 EvA4er E After)
Under RockalEl
E(It's CorkedE6 UpA4 With ThEe Ether)
There May Be OiEl
E(It's CorkedA4 Up With ThEe Ether)
Under RockalEl
E(It's CorkedE6 UpA4 With ThEe Ether)
There May Be EOil
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ether?

The chords for Ether are: E5, D5, E, Gmaj7, E6, B4, A4

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: E5, D5, E, Gmaj7, E6, B4, A4

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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