Atlas
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Verse1 (palm mute)
D#5 D#5 D#5 D#5
I stare out of my window and I look at my neighbors
G#5 D#
And take notes on being normal. How to wave and be nice
G#5
Or talk to a child Or offer a hand or actually smile
A#5 G#5 D#5 A#5 G#5 D#5
Maybe I'll learn how to talk to people. Maybe I'll learn how to laugh
A#5 G#5 D#5 A#5 G#5
Maybe I'll end up just like my dad. But I just don't feel like a
D#5 (no more palm mute)
grown up yet
D#5
I stare out of my window and I count the days
G#5
Cause my life's so f*cking pointless
D#5
I could talk and be nice or light up a joint
G#5
Or go be a friend, but what is the point?
A#5 G#5 D#5
Maybe I'll learn how to talk to people
A#5 G#5 D#5
Maybe I'll learn how to laugh
A#5 G#5 D#5
Maybe I'll end up just like my dad
A#5 G#5 D#5
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
A#5 G#5 D#5
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
A#5 G#5 D#5
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
A#5 G#5 D#5
But I just don't feel like a grown up yet
strum the D#5 chord 11 times (4 counts each)
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How to play Atlas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#5. 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.