Early Morning Riser
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[Intro: ]G C/G G C/G
G D
Early morning riser
C G D C
I can still feel all your sunlight shine before the dawn
G D C
First light morning feelings got me losing so much sleep
G D G
I just cant say how much I miss you when youre gone
C G
Cause I get a feeling something like a summer wind
Em C G
When you love me like a sister, then youre gone again
D
But theres so much light shining in your eyes
Cadd9 G
That you just cant help but keep a love alive
G D C
Now I hear some other loving sunshine brothers
G D C
Left you crying and youre all alone
G D
So dry your eyes and try and say your goodbyes
C G D G
Cause youre old enough to get back on your feet all on your own
C G
Dont you kind of get a feeling like a summer wind
Em C G
Cause he loved you like a brother, now hes gone again
D
But theres still a lot of love light in your eyes
Cadd9 G
And you sure know how to keep a man alive
G Am Am G 2X
C G D Em
Well you can stand right there and tell me somethings wrong
C G D G
Its so hard to know your problems when youre gone
G D
So, early morning riser
C G D C
Theres not much more I can do to try and make things right
G D
If you need another sunshine brother
C G D G
I can be right there beside you by the early morning light
C G
And Ill forget that feeling like a summer wind
Em C G
And Ill probably start to think about you now and then
D
But theres still a lot of light shining in your eyes
Cadd9 G
And you still know how to keep a love alive
G Am Am G 7X then fade out
How to play Early Morning Riser
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.