Across The Universe
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Intro: D F#m A7
D Bm F#m
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
Em7 A7
They slither while they pass they slip away across the Universe.
D Bm F#m
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
Em7 Gm
Possessing and caressing me
D A7
Jai Guru Deva Om
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
D Bm F#m Em7
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
A7
They call me on and on across the Universe.
D Bm F#m
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letterbox
Em7 A7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the Universe.
D A7
Jai Guru Deva Om
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
D Bm F#m
Sounds of laughter, shades of earth are ringing through my opened ears
Em7 A7
Inciting and inviting me.
D Bm F#m Em7
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
A7
And calls me on and on across the Universe.
D A7
Jai Guru Deva Om
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
A G D
Nothing's gonna change my world. Nothing's gonna change my world
How to play Across The Universe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.