Afterthought
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[Intro ]
Cmaj7 G Am x2
[Verso 1]
Cmaj7
Oh days I've squandered
G Am
Taking over me
Cmaj7
Sights I'm fonder
G Am
Drift, Like the raging sea
Cmaj7
Grow and conquer
G Am
How long till I'm deceased?
Cmaj7
Arrangements crumble
G Am
Still I'm pacing free
Am
Cmaj7 Am
Hold tight and follow me
Cmaj7
[Refrão]
N.C.
And, all I've seen before
G Am
Is just the raging cause
Cmaj7
Phantom chasing, Magenta Floors
G Am
Timeless pacing, Erasing thoughts
Cmaj7
Well, you've seen me before
G
But not when I've paused for thought
Am Cmaj7
I'm me and so much more
G Am
You're just an afterthought
Cmaj7 G Am x2
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7
New days, New Tumbles
G Am
How much more d'you need?
Cmaj7
A point where we crumble
G Am
Yeah mate, you're testing me
Cmaj7
As days grow longer
G Am
My eyes look through your needs
Cmaj7 G
Deceitful 'honour'
Am Cmaj7
I Can't say that I agree
G Am
Cmaj7 G Am
[Refrão]
N.C.
And, all I've seen before
G Am
Is just the raging cause
Cmaj7
Phantom chasing, Magenta Floors
G Am
Timeless pacing, Erasing thoughts
Cmaj7
Well, you've seen me before
G
But not when I've paused for thought
Am Cmaj7
I'm me and so much more
G Am
You're just an afterthought
Cmaj7 G Am x2
Outro
N.C.
Is this alright?
G Am
If sometimes it don't feel right
Cmaj7
It's not just an oversight
G Am
It's not just an oversight
Cmaj7
Oh, Into the night
G Am
If sometimes it don't feel right
Cmaj7
It's not just an oversight
G Am
It's not just an oversight
Cmaj7 G Am x2
Cmaj7
How to play Afterthought
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.