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[Intro ]
C
[Verso 1]
C
Look around you everywhere
C
Can you see the open air?
Cmaj7 C
It's there for you and me
Cmaj7 C7
If we could only see
C7 C6 C5 C6
Just to follow where it goes
C7 C6 C5 {C+} C C7 C
If I used to, no one knows if you dare
[Verso 2]
C
Just if you were only air
C
You could go most anywhere
Cmaj7 C
Through grass and through the trees
Cmaj7 C7
Just anywhere you please
C7 C6 C5 C6
Going higher than you can
C7 C6 C5 {C+} C C7 C C6 C C6
Golden as you could the man if you dare
[Ponte]
C C6
Softly, winds go by
C C7
Passing over everything
C6 C5
No one ever knowing
C6 C7 C7 C6 C7 {C+}
Without it ever showing any sign
C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
[Verso 3]
C
Going by and turning round
C
It may never make a sound
Cmaj7 C
It's there for you to breathe
Cmaj7 C7
As much as you will need
C7 C6 C5 C6
When you're gone, it won't be long
C7 C6 C5 {C+} C C7 C C6 C {C+}
For you realize that you're on-ly air
How to play Air
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. 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.