Common Ground
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Intro: C C C C
then
C Am Em (x4)
Verse: 1
C Am
One day the kids will have a clue
Em
They can fill you in
C Am Em G
Research would have taken hours
Verse: 2
C Am
Walking backwards just to get
Em
To your present
C Am G
Where you might find common ground
[Refrão]
F Am C
All your old friends
F Am C Am Em C Am Em
Scared of the end
Verse: 3
C Am Em
Maybe I'll write a dissertation
Em
Or keep it to myself
C Am Em G
Seems it's shorter every year
Verse: 4
C Am
What we're calling generations
Em
It's almost to the hour
C Am G
Do you remember when?
[Refrão]
F Am C
Old man stay quiet
F Am
It's not your time
C Am
Way out I know
Em G
time to let go
C Am G
Who said it lasts forever?
C Am
These words play on
Em G
Long since I've gone
C Am G
It's heavy on my soul
F Am C
Last night I tried
F Am
For the last time
C Am
Way out I know
Em G
time to let go
C Am G
Who said it lasts forever?
C Am
These words play on
Em G
Long since I've gone
C Am G
It's heavy on my soul
Outro: C Am Em (x2)
How to play Common Ground
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.