Alphabet
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G Em Am C
Late at night cloudy white will creep over my old house
G Em
And the chair where i once sat
Am G C
Someone new is there and he'll stare at that wall
G Am
And we're all parts of an alphabet
G
We spell new words in new spots we're at
E Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
G Bm Em Am C
When you feel like a jerk does it make you confused
G Em
Like how could you become as awesome as you are
Bm Am C
And still feel like a loser
G Bm
When you feel ugly and petty
Am G C
Awkward and unsteady
Bm Em Bm Am C
Just try not to forget there's so many people who've liked you
G Em A C
And i hope that the art school enjoys your big drawing of ruin
G Em A C
We've all got good things to do and it's good when we do them
Em
From austin to brooklyn
Am G C
They're all smart and good-lookin'
G Em
We're all parts of an alphabet
Am G
Spell new words with new folks we met
Em Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
G Em (A) Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
A
And they say that we'll drift for awhile until we die
D
And the sun hits a spiral
D
It's a combination lock
Am F
And i'm just hoping that i'll get it open
D Bm Am C End on G
And that these joys and frustrations are just turns in the combination
How to play Alphabet
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 G. 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.