Every Day Is A Miracle - David Byrne

Every Day Is A Miracle

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
F
The rose is pruned to a perfect shape
E
Perfect for whom, I wonder
F
The chicken thinks in mysterious ways
E
But beauty is not what we're after
F
Now the chicken imagines a heaven
E
Full of roosters and plenty of corn
F
And God is a very old rooster
E G
And eggs are like Jesus, his son
 
[Chorus]
G C
G C
Every day is an unpaid bill
C F C G
You've got to sing for your supper
C F G
Love one another
 
[Verse 2]
F
A cockroach might eat Mona Lisa
E
The pope don't mean shit to a dog
F
And elephants don't read newspapers
E
And the kiss of a chicken is hot
Am
The brain of a chicken
D
And the dick of a donkey
D
A pig in a blanket
G
And that's why you want me
F C
What does it feel like
F C
To be your tongue
F C
Moving around in your mouth?
F C
To be free in the forest of your love
E F
A cockroach in the cosmos of your house
 
[Chorus]
G C
Every day is a miracle
G C
Every day is an unpaid bill
C F C G
You've got to sing for your supper
C F G
Love one another
 
[Verse 3]
F
I'm a blonde, a brunette and a redhead
E
I thought up the birds and the bees
F
My software is famous all over
E
My money is growing on trees
Am
The mind is a soft boiled potato
G
A jewel in a chocolate shell
F
I staple my love to your heart dear
E
With memories and beautiful smells
 
[Chorus]
G C
Every day is a miracle
G C
Every day is an unpaid bill
C F C G
You've got to sing for your supper
C F G
Love one another
G C
Every day is a miracle
G C
Every day is an unpaid bill
C F C G
You've got to sing for your supper
C F G
Love one another

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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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