Crystal Clear (acoustic)
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Am F
Once when I was young,
Am G
That I could one day hold the world right as it spun,
Am
Yeah that was the plan
F Am G
Now it, seems as though I've made a mess of everything I've ever done
Am F
Could I forget it all?
Am G
Follow the setting sun...
F C G
It's crystal clear to me
Am
That I've been killing time
G
Nothing's going to stand in my way
F C
No I'm not done,
G Am
Even if the sun sets I will start a fire
G
To change your mind
Am
A scar is just a mark,
F Am G
Not a burden but a start of something new
Am
Even stars in the end fade,
F Am G
Given time coast lines will change so why won't you?
G
Could I forget it all?
Am F
I've lost teeth, failed every test,
Am G
My broken heart's the only thing of value I have left.
F C G
It's crystal clear to me
Am
That I've been killing time
G
Nothing's going to stand in my way
F C
Cos I'm not done,
G Am
Even if the sun sets I will start a fire
G
To change your mind
Am F
You will see me in the dark,
Am F
Burning brighter than the stars
Am F (or G, if you want)
Wanna fight the motion of the setting sun,
Am G
I hold my head up high cos I'm still here.
F C G
Crystal clear to me,
Am
That I've been killing time
G
Nothing's gonna stand in my way
F C
No I'm not done,
G Am
Even if the sun sets I will start a fire
G
To change your mind
F C G
It's crystal clear to me
F C G
It's crystal clear to me
F C G Am
I'm not done even if the sun sets I will start a fire,
G
To change your mind.
Am G F
No I'm not done
How to play Crystal Clear (acoustic)
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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.