Ain't Looking Closely
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[INTRO: ]Em A Em A
VERSE I
Em A
Perfect sky
Em Dm C F - C
The sun and I are going our own way
Em A
I can tell
Em Dm C F - C
No one else gonna know how to love me
G C
But the wind with its hands on my face
A C
And the tall grass, Lord, how it shakes
Em Dm C
All of my worries, worry about me for a change
[Refrão] G C
'Cause I ain't looking closely today
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G F C Em A Em A
Like a river so wide, I'm gonna let is slide away
VERSE II
Em A
Long way off
Em Dm C F - C
Someone calling, ain't calling my name
Em A
Old blue jay
Em Dm C F - C
Fly away, rather than explain
G C
Water carries voices and the devil may care
A C
Me, I don't have an answer to spare
Em Dm C
No use in asking, I'm feeling the same
CHORUS
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G F C
I'm feeling so high, I'm gonna let it fly away
SOLO: Dm C Dm C Dm C G C A C
CHORUS
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G F G
Like a river so wide, I'm gonna let it slide away
G C
Oh, I ain't looking closely today
G C
No, I ain't looking closely today
G F C
I'm feeling so high I'm gonna let it fly away
SOLO: Em A Em A (repeat and fade)
How to play Ain't Looking Closely
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.