First Picture Of Earth
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[(Intro]duction) E D A E (Four Beats Each)
Ooo â'¦
verse 1
E D
Air feels cold but warm on the asphalt
A E
Watching a moth circle a flame
E D
I lay my rose on grandfatherâ's coffin
A E
There etched in stone I saw my name
(Chorus)
Bm A E
Like the first picture of earth â'¦
Bm F#m E
Like the first picture of earth
verse 2
E D
Born the same, taught to be enemies
A
If you call that love
E
I donâ't believe
E
Heads bowed down,
D
kneeled with their eyes closed
A E
One fix on the sun, trying to get in
(Chorus)
Bm A E
Like the first picture of earth â'¦
Bm F#m E
Like the first picture of earth
(Interlude) D A E E D A E (Four Beats Each)
(Chorus)
Bm A E
Like the first picture of earth â'¦
Bm F#m E
Like the first picture of earth â'¦
(Chorus)
Bm A E
Like the first picture of earth
Bm F#m E
Like the first picture of earth
How to play First Picture Of Earth
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 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.