Basically
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Intro Bm
verse 1
Em D
Textbook, I tried to clean the house before you woke up
Em
I left recording finishing the same hook
D
I was singing when we come in from dinner
Em D
And there's a tune on that's slightly reminiscent of an old song
Em
That my father used to play when he was on one
D
He said I act just like him
[Refrão] C
And basically
Em
I do this all the time
C Em
'Cause lately we seem have it right
G
Yeah when I've finally found the place
B C
I said I'll get you round
G B C
Talk to all the things you thought that I forget about
G B C
Nothing's really changed between then and now
G B C
Try to play this off like it's not all you think about
verse 2
Em D
Textbook, I tried to count my blessings in the lift up
Em
I leave but Steve was giving me the same look
D
That he gives me when I've turned up for stage late
Em
And I've been working my ticket but I
D
Know that I'll be all night
Em D
I think we best just get the balance right
[Refrão] C
'Cause basically
Em
I do this all the time
C Em
'Cause lately we seem have it right
G
Yeah when I've finally found the place
B C
I said I'll get you round
G B C
Talk to all the things you thought that I forget about
G B C
Nothing's really changed between then and now
G B C
Try to play this off like it's not all you think about
Bridge
G B G B
B C B C
And without a doubt, when I'm running out
B C D
Those ideas, I'll be coming straight back here
[Refrão] G
Yeah when I've finally found the place
B C
I said I'll get you round
G B C
Talk to all the things you thought that I forget about
G B C
Nothing's really changed between then and now
G B C
Try to play this off like it's not all you think about
G B C
'Cause basically, I do this all the time
G B C
And maybe we seem have it right
G B C
'Cause basically, I do this all the time
G B C
And lately we seem have it right
Outro
(hammer on the second fret of the D string)
C
And basically I do this all the time
How to play Basically
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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.