Crown Jewel
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Intro:
Em Am6 Em
[Verso 1]
Em
Above the diamonds cooking in the core
Em
The earth didn't drop a flower
Em
Until way after the T-Rex
G
Nature got more lovely as time went on
G Em
And it all led up to you, to you
[Refrão]
Em G D
Catch light like a crown jewel, stand tall like Grace Jones
Cmaj7 Em
Knuckles wrapped like fox gloves, put your spikes on like a rose
G D
Just know that you were born out of a song
Cmaj7
The earth's been working up to you since the beginning of
Em
time
Interlude:
Em
[Verso 2]
N.C. Em
It takes at least one billion years for a diamond to form
Em
Way less time than it took the world to forge your soul
Em
All your ancestors like carbon compressed
Em Am6
Into a perfect gem
[Refrão]
Em G D
Catch light like a crown jewel, stretch up like Dubai
Cmaj7 Em
Put the ruffle on like a daffodil in the late spring light
G D
Just know that you were born out of a song
Cmaj7
The earth's been working up to you since the beginning of
Em
time
Em G D
Catch light like a crown jewel, stand tall like Grace Jones
Cmaj7 Em
Knuckles wrapped like fox gloves, put your spikes on like a rose
G D
Just know that you were born out of a song
Cmaj7 Em
The earth's been working up to you since the beginning
Dsus4 D
Catch light like a crown jewel, you'll be tall like Dubai
Cmaj7 Em
Put the ruffle on like a daffodil in the late spring light
G D
Just know that you were born out of a song
Cmaj7
The earth's been working up to you since the beginning of
Em
time
How to play Crown Jewel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.