Grey Guitar
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Intro
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
[Verso 1]
Dmaj7 F#5
I said, "I think Danielle's dead"
E5
I mean, she might be alive
B5 Dmaj7
But it just doesn't seem likely, got this feeling inside
F#5
Like, "Hey, I think Danielle's dead"
E5
I thought of what it'd been like
B5
It left a permanent scar, but I got on with my life
[Refrão]
D F#5
Let's not confuse the issue
E5 B5
Just play your grey guitar
Dmaj7 F#5 E5
We both know that they can't fix you
B5
They haven't got the parts
Riff
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
[Verso 2]
Dmaj7 F#5
I said, "I think Danielle's dead"
E5
I can't exactly say why
B5 Dmaj7
But something struck me like lightning, now I see how she died
F#5 E5
A brick of lead in her stead, a thousand swords in hr mind
B5
I popped the trunk of my car, but ther was nothing inside
[Refrão]
D F#5
Let's not confuse the issue
E5 B5
Just play your grey guitar
Dmaj7 F#5 E5
We both know that they can't fix you
B5
They haven't got the parts
D F#5
One day, they'll come to get you
E5 B5
And expose what's in your heart
Dmaj7 F#5 E5
Some say they did depict you
B5
As though you were a star
Outro
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
Dmaj7 F#5 E5 B5
How to play Grey Guitar
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 Dmaj7. 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.