Confusion - Vic Chesnutt

Confusion

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[Intro ]
D G Em G
D G
D G Em G
D G Em A
 
verse 1
D G Em G
Well, when I woke up this morning, the sky was so bright
D G
It'd been a’rainin’ for days
Em A
Now it seemed like everything was a’gonna be alright
 
[Refrão] D A
But still those November winds keep a’blowin’
G G
And I'm forgetting just where to begin
D G D G
And then I'm lost in confusion again
D G D G
Yes, I'm lost in confusion again
 
verse 2
D G Em G
Well, the broom straw is a’dyin’, various shades of brown
D G Em A
And over the hill I can see the skyline of the most famous Georgia college town
 
[Refrão] D A
Still those November winds keep a’blowin’
G G
And I'm forgetting just where to begin
D G D G
Then I'm lost in confusion again
D G D G
Yes, I'm lost in confusion again
 
Bridge
A G
Just when I think I've tied up all my little ravels
D A G
I come across a new row of tatters
A G
It seems I'm getting sick of a’takin’ care of
D A G
Life and other matters
 
Interlude
D G Em A
 
verse 3
D G
Well, there’s a few hundred blackbirds
Em G
That's a’coverin’ my yard
D G
They're a’fallin’ from the trees like pecans
Em A
‘cept they ain't hittin’ the ground quite as hard
 
[Refrão] D A
Still those November winds keep on a’ blowin’
G G
And I'm forgetting just where to begin
D G D G
And I'm lost in confusion again
D G D G
Yes, I'm lost in confusion again
 
Outro
D G D

How to play Confusion

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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.

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