Automatic
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Intro: Bb Eb Bb/D Eb Bb/D Cm x2
verse 1:
Bb Cm
i can tell
Bb/D
you have
Eb
inspiration
Bb
truly you're
Cm Bb/D Eb
such a lucky girl
Interlude: Bb Eb Bb/D Eb Bb/D Cm x2
verse 2:
Bb Cm
i can see
Bb/D
you have
Eb
automatic
Bb
beauty
Cm
it takes
Bb/D
our breath
Eb
away
Chorus 1:
Bb Eb
your sense of
Bb/D Eb
humor is light
Bb/D Cm Bb
years is light
Eb
years is light
Bb/D
years beyond
F
your age
Post Chorus:
Bb Eb
oh oh
Bb/D
oh oh
Eb
oo oo
Bb/D Cm
oo oo
(Repeat x4)
verse 3:
Bb Cm
i can see
Bb/D
you have
Eb
automatic
Bb
beauty
Cm
just by the
Bb/D Eb
things you say
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge:
Eb
take it down
Bb/D
and dust it
Eb
off and open
Bb
up the pages
Eb
standing on
Bb/D
the shoulders
Eb
of the greatest
Bb
of the ages
Eb Bb
take it down
Bb/D
and dust it
Bb Eb
off and open
F Bb
up the pages
Eb F
standing on
Bb/D
the shoulders
F Eb
of the greatest
F Bb F
of the ages
Sang in backup:
you got it
you got it
you got it
you got it
(Repeat Post Chorus)
(Repeat verse 1)
Chorus 2:
Bb
your sense of
Cm
humor is light
Bb/D
years is light
years is light
Eb
years beyond
your age
F
you're such
Gm
a beauty
you take our
F/A Eb F
breath away
Outro:
Bb Eb
oh oh
Bb/D
oh oh
Eb
oo oo
Bb/D Cm
oo oo
(Repeat x4)
End on Bb(hold)
How to play Automatic
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 Bb. 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.