Astronaut
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Bm A/C#
A - In the vastitude of the universe
G D
Floating deep space in a ball of dirt
Bm A/C#
We all just want them simple answers
G D
For all those not so simple questions
Bm A/C#
In my little spaceship and my
G D
Astronaut suit
Bm A/C# D
Only about 70 or 80 years to explore
Bm A/C#
B - Well, I chose a direction to go
G
Not knowing what I'll find
D
If anything at all
Bm A/C# G D
C - I left the safety of the harbour
Bm A/C# G D
Afraid of monsters and of sea storms
Bm A/C# G D
I'll find the answers that I'm looking for
Bm A/C# G D
Or I'll die trying on the ocean floor
D
D - Suddenly I'm in deep sea
All them questions fell so far away
Far away on the shore
Far away on the shore
D
E - No words could ever express
What it feels like to be
In the midst of this love
In the midst of the love
Between the Father and the Son
D
F - And I'm just afraid of ruining it
I'm just afraid of doing something
That would take me away from this
Away from this revelation
Away from this exploration
D
G - 'Cuz like an astronaut
I'm out of my mind
I'm part of the body of Christ
Bm A/C# G D
H - I left the safety of the harbour
Bm A/C# G D
Afraid of monsters and of sea storms
Bm A/C# G D
I'll find the answers that I'm looking for
Bm A/C# G D
Or I'll die trying on the ocean floor
How to play Astronaut
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.