Clearing In The Forest
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CAPO: 2
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D G C
We need a clearing in the forest
G C G
An island in the sea____
D
A space for loving
C G
A place for you and me
Here come the critics now, the news it won't be good
C
Come along and hurry now and do the things you should
G Em Bm
I can see you dancing by me, held up by secret strings
C D
Pulled by friends and lovers, waiting in the wings
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G C
We need a clearing in the forest
G C G
An island in the sea____
D
A space for loving
C G D G
A place for you and me
Aboard the titanic now, it all looks black or white
C
If we don't panic now, it'll be all right
G Em Bm
But the wireless is broken, the sea is dark and rough
C D
We only have each other, don't you know that's not enough
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G C
We need a clearing in the forest
G C G
An island in the sea____
D
A space for loving
C G
A place for you and me
Instrumental: G C G C G D C G
Down in the magic city now, the ghost of Mammon sings
C
You can play for plastic feelings, you can play for plastic things
G Em Bm
The only difference is the playing, losing is the same
C D
There's truth in the saying, that the doing is in the game
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G C
We need a clearing in the forest
G C G
An island in the sea____
D
A space for loving
C G
A place for you and me
C
We need a clearing in the forest
G C G
An island in the sea____
D
A space for loving
C G
A place for you and me
How to play Clearing In The Forest
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.