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Superstition

Superstition, written and recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1972, became one of his most well-known songs. The inspiration for the song came during the sessions for the Talking Book album when Jeff Beck, a rock guitarist, created the iconic drumbeat for the track. Wonder decided to keep the beat for himself and wrote the song around it. The song addresses themes of superstitions and their negative consequences, which Wonder wanted to explore musically ... . See more [+]

Key: E

Introduction:  Em7  

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Knocking On Heavens Door
Eric Clapton
     Em7 
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           Em7 
Very superstitious, writing' s on the wall.
Very superstitious, ladder' s ' bout to fall.

            B7        C9(b5) 
When you believe in things,
          B7          Bb9(b5)            A(11) 
That you don' t understand, then you suffer.
 B7#5                     Em7 
 Superstition ain' t the way.

     Em7 
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     Em7 
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           Em7 
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can.

            B7        C9(b5) 
When you believe in things,
          B7          Bb9(b5)            A(11) 
That you don' t understand, then you suffer.
 B7#5                     Em7 
 Superstition ain' t the way.

     Em7 
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     D/A    A/D    G      A    Em 
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Bb --10----10----8-----10--0--
     Em7 
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     Em7 
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           Em7 
Very superstitious, nothin'  more to say.
Very superstitious  the Devil' s on his way.

            B7        C9(b5) 
When you believe in things,
          B7          Bb9(b5)            A(11) 
That you don' t understand, then you suffer.
 B7#5                     Em7 
 Superstition ain' t the way.

     Em7 
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Bb ---------------------- --------------------8--
     D/A    A/D    G      A    Em 
Eb --10----9-----7-----9---0--
Bb --10----10----8-----10--0--
     Em7 
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     D/A    A/D    G      A    Em 
Eb --10----9-----7-----9---0--
Bb --10----10----8-----10--0--
     Em7 
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     Em7 
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     D/A    A/D    G      A    Em 
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     Em7 
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     D/A    A/D    G      A    Em 
Eb --10----9-----7-----9---0--
Bb --10----10----8-----10--0--

     Em7 
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