Francis Forever
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5 Cheap Guitars That Are Actually Great
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Credit goes to Towse on YouTube for this standard tuning version of the song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5fuhW1_9s
The song uses exclusively power chords and down strums.
Here are the chords for reference:
F# B A D G E
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E|---2---7---5---5---3---0---------------|
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
I don't know what to do with out you
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I don't know where to put my hands
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I've been trying to lay my head down
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But I'm writing this at three A. M.
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[Chorus 1]
I don't need the world to see that I
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been the best I can be but
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I don't think i could stand to be where
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you don't see me
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[Verse 2]
On sunny days I go out walking
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I end up on a tree-lined street
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I look up at the depths of sunlight
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I miss you more than anything
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[Chorus 2]
I don't need the world to see that I
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been the best I can be but
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I don't think i could stand to be where
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you don't see me
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[Chorus 3]
And autumn comes when you're not yet done
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with the sum--mer passing by but
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I don't think i could stand to be where
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you don't see me
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How to play Francis Forever
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.