Benjamin
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Capo 1:
Verse:
Em7 G
Rain falls outside,
Em7 G
I think the sky must know what's happening tonight.
Em7 G
Children born while fathers die,
D5 Cadd9 G
It's that circle of life that we all live in time.
Chorus:
Cadd9 G Dsus/F# Cadd9
And we've been friends for a long, long time.
Em7 D5 Am
So if you can't talk, just cry,
Cm Am C G
And know that we will talk on the other side.
Verse:
Em7 G
It's bitter cold outside,
Em7 G
But the sun still shines cos we can feel it.
Em7 G
Benjamin you mark the life,
D5 Cadd9 G
That's been left behind, we see him in your eyes.
Chorus:
Cadd9 G Dsus/F# Cadd9
And we will be friends for a long, long time,
Em7 D5 Am
So until you can talk, just cry.
Cm Am C G
And know that we will talk for the rest of our lives.
Solo:
C G Dsus/F#
C G6 Am
Am C
Am C G
Bridge: P.M.!
Cadd9 G
And he gives and he takes,
Dsus/F#
And it makes us strong.
Cadd9 G
When he gives, he takes,
Dsus/F#
And it makes us strong.
Cadd9 G
When he gives, and he takes,
Dsus/F#
And it makes us strong.
Cadd9 G
When he gives,he takes,
Dsus/F#
And it makes us stronger.
Chorus:
Cadd9 G Dsus/F# Cadd9
We will be friends for a long, long time.
Em7 D5 Am
So until you can talk, just cry.
Cm Am C G
And know that we will talk for the rest of our lives.
Cadd9 G Dsus/F# Cadd9
Cos we will be friends for a long, long time.
Em7 D5 Am
So until you can talk just cry,
Cm Am C G
And know that we will talk for the rest of our lives.
Am C
Just know that we'll be friends,
G
For the rest of our lives
How to play Benjamin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.