Dovetail
View chords used in this chart
Intro
F Am F Am F Am F D
F Am F Am F Am F Am
F Am F Am F Am F Am
[Verso 1]
C
Change isn't easy
Am
But some things really shouldn't last forever
F
I passed a crossroads
F
And this route's already looking better
C
Goodbye, old life
Am
I don't think I'll be back
F
So long, home town
F
I can't say that I'll miss you
Interlude
F Am F Am F Am F Am
F Am F Am F Am F Am
[Verso 2]
C
I am a river
Am
My past lives flow into the present
F
This is the dovetail
F
The hollow parts hold it together
C
Goodbye, old life
Am
I don't think I'll be back
F
So long, home town
F
I can't say that I'll miss you
[Ponte]
F C F C F C Am D
F Am F Am
Outro
F Am F Am F Am F Am
F Am F Am Dm Am Dm Am
How to play Dovetail
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 F. 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.