Gospel Oak
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Intro:
| C G | C F |
| C G | C |
[Verso 1]
C G C F
On a winged shoulder I leant
C G Am G
Opened the letter I wish you had sent
C F
But the words turned to water
C F
I couldn't dive under
C G C
Hmmm-mmm-mmm
[Verso 2]
C G C F
In a field I knew I had seen
C G Am G
Raced through the rushes to where you should be
C F
But the hillside turned frozen
C F
I couldn't climb over
C G C
Hmmm-mmm-mmm
[Verso 3]
C F
On a platform I wait for your train
C G Am G
Can you hear me? I'm calling your name
C F
But the wheels keep on turning
C F
You don't see me waving
C G C
Hmmm-mmm-mmm
Instrumental:
| C G | C F | C G | Am G |
| G C | F | C F | C G | C |
[Verso 4]
C G C F
In the crowd I reach for your hand
C G Am G
If you get lost then let's meet at the bandstand
C* F*
In Gospel Oak
C* F*
I'll get there but you won't
C G C*
Hmmm-mmm-mmm
How to play Gospel Oak
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 C. 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.