Animal
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Intro
A *
A *
Well I used to get high
D *
And dance all around the house
A *
Cleaning rearranging
D *
While I'd let it all out
E4
Those happy times I'd say to myself
D
This is it don't stop
E4
All will be well
D
If you only never stop the clock
A *
A *
Gotta learn to cut losses
D *
And recognise new truths
A * D *
Or you'll never get anywhere that is of any use
E4
Sometimes you can't see the sea
D
Even from the boat
E4
So whatever hints you get
D
You better hurry and take note
A *
A * D *
I'm here because I knew that this time I'd be haunted
A * D *
Visited by peaceful ghosts who knew what I really wanted
E4 D
Here's hoping I could be you and I make a toast
A *
A * D *
I'm here because they call it foreign
A * D *
And I felt so slow but I heard you calling
E4 D
Now you're gone and you're all I want
A *
Bm D
I forgot that's what people do
Bm
They pair off two by two
D D7M
Until one of them turns blue
A *
A * D *
Don't have much practice in really needing someone
A * D *
So I need you to show me how it can be sensibly done
E4 D
'Cause I need you like a string needs a kite to get to the sky
A *
A * D *
I look for the sound of the wind to put in my headphones
A * D *
To help these walls dissolve take me to another zone
E4 D
'Cause I'm an animal and I have one life
E4 D
You're an animal and you have one life
A *
Bm D
do do do do do do do
Bm
do do do do do do
D
do do do do do
D7M
turn bluuuuue
A *
How to play Animal
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.