Bell Jarr
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[(intro) ]D A D
D
She walks in the room and checks out the faces
We think she's all the seven wonders of the world
A7 D D7
But theres a sadness hidden in the bizarre
A7 D
Moonlight and madness living in a bell jar
D
She dresses in black 'cause sorrow is a magnet
Everything comes to her like it was meant to be
A7 D D7
But she's frustrated leaving things as they are
A7 D
What she created living in a bell jar
( D (no3rd) E (no3rd) F (no3rd) G (no3rd) A )
Bm G A
She feels so at home, she's never alone
E
But she's oh so lonely
G A
What is the crime in knowing your mind
D A/C# Em/B A
Set it free
D
Attached to a mirror in her glass-sided prison
She writes the note that will excuse her from this world
A7 D D7
Its complicated living in a bell jar
A7 D
She's suffocated living in a bell jar
How to play Bell Jarr
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.