Evangeline
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verse 1
A B G#m A/C#
Flying out of the traps you came, tiny bundle of energy
B/D# G#m
Chip off the old block they say
A B G#m A/C#
What you lack in common sense, you make up with ebullience
B/D# G#m
Transforming the mundane events
A (hold over to Pre-Chorus)
A perfect balance
Pre-Chorus
B
Two parts: tantrums and tidal waves (repeat both lines as backing vocals)
G#m A E (hold for 2 bars)
Two parts: blissful and baby faced
Chorus
E Bm G#m
Little one, before you came along I was feeling indigo
Bm
Would not have thought a month agoâ?¦
verse 2
A B G#m A/C#
Flying out of the holding bay, to the arms of a nobody
B/D# G#m
Barely independent, say, even with the first few greys
A (hold to Pre-Chorus)
A perfect balance
Pre-Chorus
B
Two parts: tantrums and tidal waves (repeat both lines as backing vocals)
G#m A E (hold for 2 bars)
Two parts: blissful and baby faced
Chorus
E Bm G#m
Little one, before you came along I was feeling indigo
Bm
Would not have thought a month ago
E Bm G#m
I could love a tiny bundle of tidal waves as much
Bm A/C# B/D# G#m
You should know youâ??ve made a vast improvement, Evangeline,
A B (finish)
a vast improvement, Evangeline
How to play Evangeline
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 A. 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.