Dandelion
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E
Running through fields of gold
F#m
Acting young but feeling old
A E
Stuck on loop somewhere inside time's race
F#m A E
As I watch dandelions break upon your face
E
You know I live to make ya laugh
F#m
But I wanna die when you cry like that
A
Some silly clown
E
You keep hanging around
F#m A
Watch as I pantomime some worn-out act of mine
E
Makeup on my face
[Verso 2]
E
Blowin' bubbles just to pass the time
F#m
Singin' songs and makin' rhymes
A E
Chewin' chewing gum outside some space station
F#m A
Songs about butterflies, written with friends of mine
E
From some other time
[Verso 3]
E
Well, how far off is the storm?
F#m
Watch out for the lightning's warnin'
A E
You can count the mils on the clock like a child
A
One, Mississippi
E
Two, Tnnessee
F#m
Three, Georgia, baby
E
Four
A
Five, Oklahoma
E
Six, my sweet Kansas
F#m
Seven, Colorado
E
One more
F#m
Just call it nine miles
A
It's gonna take a while
E
To reach our door
[Verso 4]
E
Here comes rain, here comes the flood
F#m
Here comes fire and that other stuff
A
Well, how bad is it?
E
And just how bad can it get?
F#m A
Notice the water lines up on the highway signs
E
Written in rust
F#m A
Now notice the dandelions, somehow it stays dry
E
Despite the rain
[Verso 5]
E
You know life can be a gamble
F#m
Especially when you ramble
A
Well, bet on yourself this time
E
To make it out alive
F#m A E
Just like a dandelion (Mm-mm-mm)
F#m A E
You're just like a dandelion (Mm-mm-mm)
How to play Dandelion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.