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Chords by: Edwin Ong (glowfly@leland.stanford.edu)
E
E A E
When everything you own is lost
E A E
And every friendship has its cost
E A F#m A
Your rolling stone has gathered moss
E A E
And all your clouds cover the sun
E A E
And all your karma has undone
E A F#m A B
Remember you're my number one
E A E
Hey! You're my guiding star
E A E
I do know who you are
E A E
You're my guiding star
[ E A E]
E A E
Don't you think you've heard this song before?
E A B
Jesus Christ was knocking at my door
E A E
Kinda like the way he wears his hair
E A B
Kinda like the way he walks on air
E A
Could his golden halo
F#m A E
Be the sun we all know?
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D--------9-----|--9---11--9---|--9----11---9----etc.
A---9----------|--------------|----------------------
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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.