Dissolve Me - Alt-J

Dissolve Me

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Intro: Bm A G D (2x)
 
Bm A G D
Now dissolve me-
Bm A G D
Two tabs on your tongue
Bm A
A herd of shepherds to herd the sheep,
G D Bm A G D
Sleep now my only one
Bm A G Bm A G D
Broken sweethearts (ahh-ah) who sleep apart
Bm A
Both still pine for the other's side spine
G D Bm A G D
Spoon as sleep starts
 
E G Bm D G
And pulse to pulse, now shu-uh-ush
F#m G
She makes the sound,
Bm A D G Bm A G D
The sound sea makes to calm me down
 
Bm A G
I am see-through,
D Bm A G D
Soap sliver you're so thin
Bm A
As I begin rubbing lathers up
G D Bm A G D
Your state worsens on my skin
 
E G Bm G Bm A G D
And go-o-o-o-o-o-ooo-old,
Bm
Fat-less finger to lip,
A G D Bm A G D
One two three four hush
 
E G Bm D G
And pulse to pulse, now shu-uh-ush
F#m G
She makes the sound,
Bm A D G Bm A G D
The sound sea makes to calm me down
F#m G
She makes the sound,
Bm A D G
The sound sea makes. I'm tired now
 
Bm G D A (oh oh's)
 
Bm G D A
She makes the sound the sea makes, knee-deep in the North
G
Sea

How to play Dissolve Me

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bm. 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.

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