Butterfly Wings
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Capo: 1
C (C)
If I was a raindrop
Dm F
Would you be my thunder storm?
C (C)
It's cold so surround me
G Am F
With rain clouds to keep me warm
G C (C)
I feel like I'm falling
Dm F
So darling, don't let me go
C
The thought is appalling
(C) G
But should I slip away
Am F G
Into the stormy sea will you remember me?
Instrumental: Dm C G Dm C G (2x)
Dm C G
Asleep in our warm cocoons
Dm C G
We dream of lovely things
Dm C G
We're both gonna wake up soon
F C/E
So we hope that tomorrow brings
G C
Us our butterfly wings
C (C)
If I was a grain of sand
Dm F
Would you be Miami Beach?
C (C)
So dusty with starlight
G Am F
Close your eyes and cuddle close to me
G C (C)
I'll try not to wake you
Dm F
Or make a sound while you're dozing off
C
But in the night should the high tide
(C) G
Sweep me away from you
Am F
Tell me again, my dear,
G
Will you be waiting here?
Instrumental: C G Dm F C G Dm F G (2x)
Dm C G
Whenever we leave the ground
Dm C G
And take to the sky
Dm C G
I'll smile as I'm gazing down
F C/E F
'Cause I've always wondered why
G C
We won't need feathers to fly
How to play Butterfly Wings
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 C. 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.