China
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Intro Am F G Am F G
Am F G Am G F G
[Verso 1]
Am F G
China, your eyes say something wild tonight
Am F G
China, do you know what I feel inside?
Am F G
China, silver skies are like your smile
Am G F G
China, evenin' tide says stay awhile
[Verso 2]
C G F G Am G F G
Wait for the light of the mornin' star
C G F G Am G F G
The world is turnin' and here we are
C G F G Am G F G
Soon you'll see what the stars are for
C G F G Am G F G
They shine above they light the way to love
[Verso 3]
Am F G
China, nothin' in the city means as much to me
Am F G
China, than singin' here beside you beneath the trees
Am F G
China, I look at you can this be true?
Am G F G
Oh no, I'm standing in a dream
[Verso 4]
C G F G Am G F G
Sleep like a child when the nights are warm
C G F G Am G F G
Deep in the darkness your dreams are born
C G F G Am G F G
When you awaken your dreams take form
C G F G Am G F G
They shine above, they light the way to love
[Verso 5]
Am F G
China, floating on the sea like a crystal ball
Am F G
China, first you're here and then you're gone
Am F G
China, you're everything and you're nothin' at all
Am G F G
China, evenin' tide says stay a while, c'mon, stay a while
Solo Am F G Am F G
Am F G Am G F G
[Verso 6]
C G F G Am G F G
This song is for China
C G F G Am G F G
You known this song is for China
Am G F G
Is for China
Am G F G
Is for China
Am G F G
Is for China
How to play China
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 Am. 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.