Greatest Discovery
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G Bm
Peering out of tiny eyes, The grubby hands that gripped the rail
F C G
Wiped the window clean of frost, As the morning air laid on the latch
G Bm
A whistle awakened someone there, Next door to the nursery just down the hall
F C G
A strange new sound you never heard before, a strange new sound that makes boys explore
G Bm
Tread neat so small those little feet, Amid the morning his small heart beats
F C G
So much excitement yesterday, That must be rewarded must be displayed
C D
Large hands lift him through the air
Bm B7
Excited eyes contain him there
C G
The eyes of those he loves and knows
F C D
But what's this extra bed just here
G Bm
His puzzled head tipped to one side, Amazement swims in those bright green eyes
F C D G
Glancing down upon this thing, That makes strange sounds, strange sounds that sing
G Bm
In those silent happy seconds, That surround the sound of this event
F C G
A parent smile is made in moments, They have made for you a friend
C D
And all you ever learned from them
Bm B7
Until you grew much older
C
Did not compare with when they said
G D G
This is your brand new brother
C D G
This is your brand new brother
C D G
This is your brand new brother
How to play Greatest Discovery
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 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.