From The Beginning - Emerson Lake and Palmer

From The Beginning

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Intro: Em Am D D9 Dm (63 40 63 50) Am D Am D Am
 
Am D C
There might have been things I missed
G/B F G
But don't be unkind
Dm Am
It don't mean I'm blind
D C
Perhaps there's a thing or two
G/B F G
I think of lying in bed
Dm
I shouldn't have said
Am Dm Am
But there it is
 
Dm G
You see, it's all clear
Dm E7 Am
You were meant to be here
D Am
From the beginning
 
D C
Maybe I might have changed
G/B F G
And not been so cruel
Dm Am
Not been such a fool
D C
Whatever was done is done
G/B F G
I just can't recall
Dm Am
It doesn't matter at all
 
Dm G
You see, it's all clear
Dm E7 Am
You were meant to be here
D Am
From the beginning

How to play From The Beginning

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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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