A Song For You
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verse 1
B C#m
Oh, my land is like a wild goose
E B E F# E
Wanders all around, everywhere
B C#m
Trembles and it shakes 'til every tree is loose
E B E F# E
It rolls the meadows, and it rolls the nails
[Refrão]
B C#m
So, take me down to your dance floor
E B E F# E
I won't mind the people when they stare
B C#m
Paint a different color on your front door
E B E F# E
And tomorrow, we will still be there
verse 2
B C#m
Jesus built a ship to sing a song to
E B E F# E
It sails the river, and it sails the tide
B C#m
Some of my friends don't know who they belong to
E B E F# E
Some can't get a single thing to work inside
[Refrão]
B C#m
So, take me down to your dance floor
E B E F# E
And I won't mind the people when they stare
B C#m
Paint a different color on your front door
E B E F# E
And tomorrow, we will still be there
B C#m E B E F# E (x2)
verse 3
B C#m
I've loved you every day, and now I'm leaving
E B E F# E
And I can see the sorrow in your eyes
B C#m
I hope you know a lot more than you're believing
E B E F# E
Just so the sun don´t hurt you when you cry
[Refrão]
B C#m
Oh, take me down to your dance floor
E B E F# E
I won´t mind the people when they stare
B C#m
Paint a different color on your front door
E B E F# E
And tomorrow, we may still be there
C#m B E F# E B
And tomorrow, we may still be there
How to play A Song For You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.