Cool Change
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[Intro: ]
piano w/bass and acoustic guitar:
A G/A
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D/A A/C# D D/E
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Verse 1:
(w/piano, bass, and acoustic guitar)
A
If there's one thing in my life that's missing
G
It's the time that I spend alone
D/F# A
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water
A
There's lots of those friendly people
G
They're showing me ways to go
D/F# A
But I never want to lose their inspiration
Chorus:
(w/piano, bass, and acoustic guitar 1st time)
D A
Time for
D A
Cool change
D A
I know that it's time
E A
For a cool change
D A
And now that my life
D A
Is so prearranged
D A
I know that it's time for a
E
Cool change
{1 (w/full band): D/E E
Verse 2:
Well, I was born in the sign of water
And it's there that I feel my best
The albatross and the whales they are my brothers
It's kind of a special feeling
When you're out on the sea alone
Staring at the full moon like a lover
{repeat chorus}
Bridge:
C
I've never been romantic
A
And sometimes I don't care
C
I know it may sound selfish
E A
But let me breathe the air
Sax solo:
{verse chords; end on A/C# D D/E as per intro}
Verse 3 (composite of first two verses):
(w/piano)
A
If there's one thing in my life that's missing
G
It's the time that I spend alone
D A D D/E
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water
(bass, acoustic guitar, and strings enter)
A
It's kind of a special feeling
G
Out on the sea alone
D/F# A
Staring at the full moon like a lover
{repeat chorus 2X w/vocals; continue w/strings & sax to fade}
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Cool Change
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 A. 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.