Abstract Plain
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[Intro: ]C#m F# E x 4
E F# G#
I've had it with this town
I'm building a frame
E F# B E
I never saw those shifting skies
A place to put my ten yard stare
E F# G#
I never saw the ground
Thinking of that paint
Am F#
Or the sunset rise
Painted in plein-air
Am E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
C#m Am C#m
I need a new address
Am C#m
I want some new terrain
Tell me I'm not insane
Am C#m
Is or north or south
Is it up or down
E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
E F# G#
I could sit on the roof
E F# B E
On top of that abstract house
E F# G#
See my abstract view
Am F#
An abstract mouse
Am E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
outro: C#m F# E x 4
This is in standard tuning. I'm not sure about some of the chords
being major or minor chords, my ear isn't too good. Please post any
corrections! or e-mail me.
How to play Abstract Plain
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 C#m. 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.