decades later as the theme from the American TV series 'China Beach'.
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This is in Bb, but I think the 45 was sped up to B. Anyone have an original
pressing to compare?
"Reflections"
(Holland-Dozier-Holland)
Intro:
(oscillators panned across soundstage)
Verse 1 (first four bars instrumental):
electric piano arr. for guitar:
[Bb]
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Bb
Through the mirror of my mind
Fm
Time after time
Gb Db
I see reflections of you and me
Chorus 1:
Gb Db
Reflections of
Gb Db
The way life used to be
Gb Db
Reflections of
Gb Db
The love you took from me
Post-chorus 1:
Gbmaj7 Ebm/Bb Fm
I'm all alone now, no love to shield me
Bbm Ab
Trapped in a world that's
Gb
A distorted reality
Verse 2:
Bb [as per verse 1]
Happiness you took from me
And left me alone with only memories
Through the mirror of my mind
Through these tears that I'm cryin'
Reflects the hurt I can't control
Chorus 2:
'Cause although you're gone
I keep holding on
To the happy time, ooh
When you were mine
As I peer through the window of lost time
Lookin' over my yesterday
And all the love I gave all to you
Bridge:
Bb Eb Dm Gm
/ / (All the love) All the love that I've wasted
Eb Dm Gm
(All the tears) All the tears that I've tasted
Eb Dm Gm Gb Ebm6/Gb F Bb
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
Ooh, yeah
Verse 3:
Through the hollow of my tears I see a dream that's lost
From the hurt that you have caused
Everywhere I turn
Seems like everything I see
Reflects the love that used to be
Chorus 3:
In you I put
All my faith and trust
Right before my eyes
My world has turned to dust
Post-chorus 3:
After all the nights I sat alone and wept
Just a handful of promises
Are all that's left of loving you
[repeat chorus 1]
[repeat chorus 3; fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play decades later as the theme from the American TV series 'China Beach'.
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 Bb. 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.