Eddies Song - Utah Phillips

Eddies Song

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[Verso 1]
D A D G
Standing in your shadow, afraid to go outside
D A D
I could listen to your music all night long
D A D G
But the world keeps on changing; there's still no place to hide
D A D
I know that we can change it with a song
 
[Refrão]
A D
One hand on the keyboard and moonlight fills the room
Bm A
One hand on the Ebro, no regrets
D A D G
One hand on tomorrow reaching for the sun
D A D
One hand on the sun that never sets
 
[Verso 2]
D A D G
The white cliffs of Gandesa lie sleeping in the rain
D A D
I guess some places always have their kings
D A D G
And now I hear you singing the forgotten songs of Spain
D A D
I wish we could remember all those things
 
[Refrão]
A D
One hand on the keyboard and moonlight fills the room
Bm A
One hand on the Ebro, no regrets
D A D G
One hand on tomorrow reaching for the sun
D A D
One hand on the sun that never sets
 
[Verso 3]
D A D G
I thought that I had trouble when I was on the loose
D A D
That must have been a carnival instead
D A D G
And now I hear our children, they're singing "What's the use?"
D A D
They drop a little something for their head
 
[Refrão]
A D
One hand on the keyboard and moonlight fills the room
Bm A
One hand on the Ebro, no regrets
D A D G
One hand on tomorrow reaching for the sun
D A D
One hand on the sun that never sets
D A D
One hand on the sun that never sets

How to play Eddies Song

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 D. 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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