Brass Buttons
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Intro B F#m
[Verso 1]
F#m B E F#m
My mind was young and than it grew
F#m B E
My thoughts known only by a few
E B A F# F#m
A dream much too real to be leaned against too long
F#m B E A E
And all the time I guess she knew
E F#m B E
Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes
F#m B E
Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottled blues
F#m B E A E F#m
Uhhhhhhh uhhhhhhh hmmmmmm
F#m B E A E F#m
My mind was young and then it grew
F#m B E
My thoughts known only by a few
F#m B E A E
Uhhhhhhh uhhhhhhh hmmmmmm
How to play Brass Buttons
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.