Abstract plain
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{introC#m F# E x 4
{verse}
E F# C#m
I've had it with this town
E F# B E
I never saw those shifting skies
E F# C#m
I never saw the ground
A F#
Or the sunset rise
A E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
E F# C#m
I'm building a frame
E F# B E
A place to put my ten yard stare
E F# C#m
Thinking of that paint
A F#
Painted in plein-air
A E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
{brige}
C#m A
I need a new address
I want some new terrain
Is it north or south
A E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
E F# C#m
E F# B E
E F# C#m
A / F# / A /
E F# C#m
{verse}
E F# C#m \
I could sit on the roof |
E F# B E |--- slightly muted
On top of that abstract house |
E F# C#m |
And see my abstract view /
A F#
An abstract mouse
A E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
{bridge}
C#m A
I need a new address
Tell me I'm not insane
Is it up or down
A E F# C#m
I want to live on an abstract plain
{outro}
C#m F# E (x4)
How to play Abstract plain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.