Flower
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Intro: G D G D G D C D
G D
turn the ugly light off god
G D
wanna feel the night
G D
everyday it shines down on me
C D
don't you think that i see
G D C D
don't you think that i see what it's all about
Em F
hard to look the other way
C G
while the world passes me by
D C D G
and everyone is trying to bum me out
G D G D
G D
it's a pretty big world god
G D
and i am awful small
G D
everyday they rain down on me
C D
flower in a hailstorm
G D
flower in a hailstorm
C D
i'm living for the drought
Em F
i could throw it back at them
C G
but then i play their game
D C D G
everyone is trying to bum me out
Am G
when i came into this world they slapped me
Am G
and everyday since then i'm slapped again
D# A#
tomorrow's king: an unsightly coward
D# G
you see, i know i'm gonna win
G D G D G D C D
G D
turn the ugly light off god
G D
don't wanna see my face
G D
everyday it will betray me
C D
don't you think that i know
G D
don't you think that i know
C D
what they're talking about
Em F
if they step on me tonight
C G
they're gonna pay someday
D C D G
everyone is trying to bum me out
How to play Flower
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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.