Artists And Poets
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Intro G C G F C G
[Verso 1]
G Am C G
Living in poverty, searching for harmony
G F C G
Chasing after dreams not yet real
G Am C G
An artist with no brush, a poet with no pen
G F C
Tried to tell the world what he did feel
[Verso 2]
G Am C G
Years of disappointment, rare moments of joy
G F C
Wonder how he endured the strife
G Am C G
He saw all the beauty, felt the sorrow and pain
G F C G
Searchin for meaning to his life
G F C
Now that he's gone will his songs live on?
G F C G
Will someone remember what he gave
G E E7 Am
Stars in the skies, tears in your eyes
F G F F
Ooo, it made me feel so good inside
( C G C G F C )
[Verso 3]
G Am C G
Came from Alabama with a banjo on his knee
G F C G
Spent some time in Nashville, Tennessee
G Am C G
He sang some fine lines, sad songs of hard times
G F C G
Just for the people on the land
G F C
Now that he's gone will his words live on?
G F C G
Will someone remember what he gave
G E E7 Am
Stars in the skies, tears in your eyes
F G F F
Ooo, it made me feel so good inside
Final C G C G F C
How to play Artists And Poets
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.