Banal
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Intro:
B G7
B G7
B G7
B G7
[Verso 1]
A B D
Every sound I hear
A B D
Seems to sound the same
A B D
Every face I see
A B D
Seems the same to me
[Refrão]
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
[Verso 2]
A B D
Every book I've read
A B D
Says the same old thing
A B D
Everything I've said
A B D
Has that same old ring
[Refrão]
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
[Ponte]
E A B
I know you, you know me
E A B
Talk about it constantly
E A B
Sky of blue, sea of green
E A B
Only fools harbour dreams
Solo 1
B G7
B G7
B G7
B G7
[Verso 3]
A B D
Everyone I meet
A B D
Hands me the same old line
A B D
Buildings in the street
A B D
Display familiar signs
[Verso 4]
A B D
Programmes on TV
A B D
Employ the same device
A B D
Their warm humanity
A B D
Just leaves me cold as ice
[Refrão]
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
Solo 2
E A B
E A B
E A B
E A B
[Refrão]
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
Banal
B G7
So banal
Outro:
B Bsus4 B Bsus4 B
How to play Banal
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 B. 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.