Camera One
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-Josh Joplin Group
(all chords barred where applicable)
B E B E
B E
the sandy haired son of hollywood
B E
lost his faith in all that's good
B E
closed the curtain unplugged the clock,
B E
hung his clothes on the shower rod
F# G#m
but he never got undressed
E F#
and no he never made a mess
E F#
it's funny how life turns out
G#m F#
the odds of faith in the face of doubt
E F#
camera one closes in
G#m F#
the soundtrack starts, the scene begins
E
you're playing you now
B F#
you're playing you now
E
you're playing you now
B F#
you're playing you now
E
you're playing you now
B F# E
take a bow, take a bow...
B E
the trophy wife of palisades
B E
whose yearbook beauty never fades
B E
sits and watches the sea fold in
B E
and wonders what might have been
F# G#m
if she could ever have her chance
E F#
would she do it all again
E F#
it's funny how life turns out
G#m F#
the odds of faith in the face of doubt
E F#
camera one closes in
G#m F#
the soundtrack starts, the scene begins
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F#
you're playing you now (playing you now)
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F#
you're playing you now (playing you now)
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F# E
take a bow, take a bow...
B F#
on the corner by a street
E F#
he sits in his lawnchair in the heat
B F#
siteseers see what they want
E F# (stop) B E
he's selling starmaps to the sun
B E
the sandy haired son of hollywood
B E
lost his faith in all that's good
B E
closed the curtain unplugged the clock,
B E
hung his clothes on the shower rod
F# G#m
but he never got undressed
E F#
and no he didn't seem depressed
E F#
it's funny how life turns out
G#m F#
the odds of faith in the face of doubt
E F#
camera one closes in
G#m F#
the soundtrack starts, the scene begins
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F#
you're playing you now (playing you now)
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F#
you're playing you now (playing you now)
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F#
you're playing you now (playing you now)
E
you're playing you now (playing you now)
B F# E
take a bow, take a bow...
B F# E
take a bow, take a bow...
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another mediocre transcription by "Mrs. Premise"
How to play Camera One
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.