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EADGBE E
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE G
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX Bm
EADGBE C
EADGBEX B7
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Murder Incorporated Bruce Springsteen

 "Murder Incorporated" by Bruce Springsteen is a rock song with an energetic groove, featuring prominent electric guitar and catchy riffs. The original version has a driving rhythm, which can help guide your playing style.

How to Play on Guitar

Chords:
The song mainly uses simple open chords: E, D, G, A throughout the verses, intro, and solo. The bridge introduces Bm, C, and B7. Practice switching between these chords smoothly, especially the transition from E to D to G to A, as it repeats frequently.

Strumming Pattern:
A solid beginner pattern is down, down-up, up-down-up. Keep a steady rhythm and accentuate the second and fourth beats to capture the rock feel. Try to keep your strumming hand moving even if you miss a chord change — this keeps the rhythm strong.

Chord Transitions:
Practice the sequence E–D–G–A slowly at first, then gradually speed up. For the bridge, switching from Bm to D can be tricky; focus on finger placement to minimize movement.

Techniques:
If you want to add dynamics, try palm muting during some verses for a tighter sound, then open up the strums in the chorus or outro. Use full, confident strums for the energetic sections.

Tips:

  • Count the number of times each chord pattern repeats, especially in the intro and solo.
  • If barre chords like Bm are tough, play the simplified version (Bm7 or power chord) until you build strength.

Keep practicing, and enjoy the drive of this classic Springsteen tune!

EADGBE E
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE G
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX Bm
EADGBE C
EADGBEX B7
Intro
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
Verse 1
E Bobby's got aD gun that heG keeps beneath hisA pillowE D G A
E Out on theD street yourG chances areA zeroE D G A
E Take a look around youD come on now,G it ain't too compliA cated
You're messin' withE Murder,D G InA corporE atedD G A
Verse 2
Now youE check over yourD shoulderG everywhere thatA you goE D G A
E Walkin' down theD street there'sG eyes in everyA shadowE D G A
You betterE take a look around youD come on now that eG quipment you got's so outA dated
You can't compete withE Murder,D G InA corporE atedD
G Everywhere youA look nowE Murder,D G InA corporE atedD G A
Solo
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
E D G A
Bridge
So youBm keep a little secret down,D deep inside your dresser drawer
ForBm dealing with the heat you're feelin',D out on the killin' floor
NoBm matter where you step you feel you're,D never out of danger
So theC comfort that you keep's goldB7 plated snub-nose thirty-two I heard that you
 Verse 3
You got aE job downD town,G man that leaves yourA head coldE D G A
E Everywhere youD look lifeG ain't gotA no soulE D G A
That aG partment you live in feels like it'sA just a place to hide
When you'reG walkin' down the street you won't meetA no one eye to eye
Now theE cops reported you as just aD nother homicide
But I canG tell that you were just frusB7 trated from living with Murder Incorporated
 Outro
E MurderD G InA corporE atedD It'sG everywhere youA look now
E MurderD G InA corporE atedD G Come on nowA baby
E MurderD G InA corporE atedD It'sG everywhere youA turn
It'sE MurderD G InA corporE atedD G Come on nowA darlin'
E D G A
E D G A
E
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