Around And Around - John Denver

Around And Around

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[Intro ]- G - D - C - (4x's)
 
(verse 1)
G
Time as I've known it,
Am C D - C
Doesn't take much time to pass by me,
G Am
Minutes into days turn into months turn into years,
C G D - C
They hurry by me
 
(chorus)
Am G
Still I love to see the sun go down,
D
And the world go around,
 
(verse 2)
G
Dreams full of promises,
Am
Hopes for the future,
C G D - C
I've had many,
 
(verse 3)
G
Dreams I can't remember now,
Am
Hopes that I've forgotten,
C G D - C
Faded memories,
 
(chorus)
Am G
Still I love to see the sun go down,
D
And the world go around,
 
(bridge)
D Am C
And I love to see the morning,
G C
As it steals across the sky,
Am C
I love to remember
G C
And I love to wonder why,
Am C
And I hope that I'm around,
G C
So I can be there when I die,
D D7
When I'm gone
 
(verse 4)
G
I hope that you will think of me,
Am
In moments when you're happy,
C G D - C
And you're smiling,
 
(verse 5)
G
That a thought will comfort you,
Am
On cold and cloudy days,
C G D - C
If you are crying
Am G
Still I love to see the sun go down,
D
And the world go around,
G - D - C
And around and around

How to play Around And Around

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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.

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