Artist - Prince

Artist

View chords used in this chart
The verses are over an E, F#m (barre 2nd), A
 
the chorus chords are:
C#7 Bb B
E/G# G#7 sus4 F#/G# sus2 (addC#) F#
e I---0---I---4---I---4---I---2---I---1----I---4---I---2---I
B I---0---I---4---I---7---I---2---I---1----I---4---I---2---I
G I---4---I---5---I---4---I---3---I---3----I---6---I---3---I
D I---2---I---4---I---6---I---4---I---3----I---4---I---4---I
A I---x---I---6---I---4---I---x---I---1----I---x---I---4---I
E I---4---I---4---I---4---I---4---I---1----I---7---I---2---I
 
 
Verses
 
E F#m A
Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war
 
etc..
 
Chorus
 
A E/G# A E/G#
Sometimes it snows in April
A G#7 C#m7sus4
Sometimes I feel so bad...so bad
A Bbsus2 B(addC#)
Sometimes I wish that life was never ending
F# B(addC#) E
And all good things they say never last
 
 
And the last time through play the ending line:
 
F# B E
And love isn't love until it's past
 
That's it..Send comments/corrections to <michael.terpstra@canrem.com>

How to play Artist

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 E. 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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