Constituents
View chords used in this chart
Capo on 3rd fret.
Chords shown below are just the standard chord shapes relative to the capo.
Verse:
Am C G Am
It's been so long since you crossed my mind
F B7 Em
I find ways to pass the time
Am C G Am
Chasing monkeys through the rings of hell
F B7 Em
Suits me exceptionally well
[Refrão]C G
And all my constituents agree
Am Em C G
I've been changed like a pebble in the sea
C G
By the politics of time
B7 Em
But riddle me this what happiness is mine
Verse (same chord sequence as above):
That old comedian we lived above
Asked me to send his love
He's chasing Andy Warhol's pillow box
Down 5th avenue in his sock
Chorus (same chord sequence as above):
And all my constituents agree
He's been frames like the kid from Muskogee
By the politics of war
But riddle me this what happiness is yours
Instrumental break:
Am C G Am F B7 Em
Verse (same chord sequence as above):
I hope this letter finds you safe and well
Like an oyster in a shell
I will see you when I take my rest
On the lunatic express
Chorus (same chord sequence as above):
And all my constituents agree
We're as lost as the letter in the sea
In this universe of bars
But riddle me this what happiness is ours
How to play Constituents
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.