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A|---7---5-5---5-----|
E|-5--x------3---/---|
 
Blissful A-> G repeat jam in A mixolydian to start out
 
Build Tension to ->
 
C C D D
 
A G A G
Oh o oh o oh, well I had offered
A G A C C D D
Up what once was mine
A G A G
And I did overcome my grief
A G A C C D D
Through the old in time
A G A G
Woah oh o oh oh, Forget all that you felt
A G A C C D D (tension)
Leave it all behind
A D Em D A D
But I---- will walk slow
C Bm Bm A D
I won't see too much later
Em D A D
But will you known
C Bm Bm A
Time will compensate her
 
| A | Bm | A | Bm | A | Bm |
C Bm Bm A X2
 
Repeat whole segment if necessary
 
Ease into a big ol jam in A mixolydian and start experimenting
 
Ex)
A E D jam

How to play August

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 A. 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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