Alpha Incipiens - Mountain Goats

Alpha Incipiens

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Intro: C C'
 
C
the morning comes to a stuttering halt
 
the cool breeze that blows is somebodys fault
F C
the summer heat tries to burn through
G Bb
and i look over to warn you but somethings happening
 
C C' C C'
 
C
the morning glories climb the wall
 
and you speak in a slow drawl
F
im trying to piece together what youre saying
C
but the birds are screeching, the hounds are baying
G Bb
i don't remember there being any hounds around here
 
C C' C C'
 
C
we lean back and we clink our glasses
 
raise the drinks to our thirsty mouths,
F
and thick as molasses ice cold vodka eases in as
C
the low pressure system brings the breezes in
G
and they sashay and pirouette above you
Fm
the only thing i know is that i love you
C
and i'm holding on,
 
yeah

How to play Alpha Incipiens

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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.

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