Beat a drum
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F G
the sun reflected in the back of my eye.
F G
I knocked my head against the sky.
Bb C
the dragonflies are busy buzzing me.
Bb C
a seahorse as if we were in the sea.
F G
half way from coal, half way to diamond.
F G
my fall knocked a mean chip out of me.
Bb C
gathering as far as I can reach.
Bb C
perched up on the precipice and this is what I've seen.
Gm F C
this is all I want, it's all I need.
Gm F C
this is all I am, it's everything.
Gm F C
this is all I want, it's all I need.
F G
a bluejay hectors from the felled Catalpa tree.
F G
doctorate in science and the theologians dream.
Bb C
the dragonflies are trying to lecture me.
Bb C
a seahorse as if we were in the sea.
Gm F C
but this is all I want, it's all I need.
Gm F C
this is all I am, it's everything.
Gm F C
this is all I want, it's all I need.
INSTRUMENTAL
F G
beat a drum for me like a butterfly wing.
F G
tropical storm across the ocean.
Bb C
but don't explain I'm sure I'll want to know
Bb C
but don't forget we're just halfway from home.
Gm F C
this is all I want, it's all I need.
Gm F C
this is all I am, it's everything.
Gm F C
this is all I want, it's all I need.
Dm7 C F
How to play Beat a drum
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 F. 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.