A Beautiful Beam
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Intro: G D9 Am C
G D9 Am
Out of time from a planet where you had the opportunity to use the air to breathe
C
It seems
G D9
That one or two, maybe zillions of the tiny molecules
Am
In the moment that you've seen
C
Were a dream
Em C
You coulda rode you, yeah you should a rode the waves
Em C
You coulda walked yeah, you shoulda walked the beaches
G D9 Em
But now you're an angel floantin' downstream -
D9 G D9 C
Now you're the cosmos in a beautiful beam
G D9 Am
Waking up in this silence space that is both imagined and partially believed
C G
You agree that perspective is not only learned and gained from all
D9 Am
Cemeteries in the universe, as you see
C
It's free
Em C
You coulda rode you, yeah you should a rode the waves
Em C
You coulda walked yeah, you shoulda walked the beaches
G D9 Em
But now you're an angel floantin' downstream -
D9 G D9 C
Oh now you're the cosmos in a beautiful beam oh
Em C
Yeah you should a rode,'cos you coulda rode the waves
Em C
Yeah you should a walked,'cos you coulda walked the beaches
G D9 Em
Now you're an angel floantin' downstream -
D9 G D9 C ( G D9 Am C )
Oh now you're the cosmos in a beautiful beam
How to play A Beautiful Beam
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.