The alternate tuning is sort of optional for this song. The 6th string is really
only used sometimes as a bass note between measures. You can leave it as an E if
you don't mind losing that detail.
You can also just use C instead of Cadd4. The Cadd4 is my personal preference. =]
The picking pattern looks something like this for each chord:
C Cadd4 Em F
e|--------0-----|---------------|---------------|---------------|
B|-----------1--|--------1------|--------0------|--------1------|
G|------0-------|-----------0---|-----------0---|-----------2---|
D|---2----------|-----3---------|-----2---------|-----3---------|
A|--------------|--3------------|--2------------|--3------------|
C|--------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
It's slightly different in some parts of the song, but this is the general pattern.
"We Sing Like Jailbirds"
by Picture Atlantic
Intro: C
Riff:
e|-----------0-----------0----------0----------|
B|--------------1-----------1----------1-------|
G|--------2--------------------0h2-------------|
D|-----2------------0h2-------------------0h2--|
A|---------------------------------------------|
C|(0)~-----------------------------------------|
Verse:
C Em
First the thought and then the seed
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/p/picture-atlantic/384967.html ]
F C
I am parched and beyond peace
Em
It's not like I enjoy the act
F C
I just need to drown this panic attack
Chorus:
C Cadd4 F
There's really nothing here to see
Em C
We sing like jailbirds when we drink
Cadd4 F
We've gone a couple cups too deep
Em F
We sing like jailbirds when we drink
C
We sing like jailbirds
[Riff]
Verse:
C Em
My holy father sheds a tear
F C
I repent each time I'm here
Em
Worried more than I should be
F C
A pint of ignorance for me
Chorus:
C Cadd4 F
There's really nothing here to see
Em C
We sing like jailbirds when we drink
Cadd4 F
You really shouldn't be calling me
Em F
You sing like a jailbird when you drink
Cadd4
We sing like jailbirds when we drink
F
We sing like jailbirds when we drink
Cadd4
We sing like jailbirds
C
We sing like jailbirds
Outro: C
