Hands On A Grain Of Sand
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Capo 6
Intro: G C G C
G C
Hounds are broodin' in my bones
G
But I'm a good dog runnin' halfway home
D C
Hear the lonely promenade
G D
Come to nurse the tender terrways
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Am C
All hands on a grain of sand
G D
Half smallest things are the high demand
Am C
I can only serenade
G
And wait my turn to burn or fade
C G C
G C
All the colours you can see
Am G
Cover the borders of a masterpiece
D C
Time can paint the best of me
G D
Over the unclear eyes of memory
CHORUS
D C
Cover love from sympathy
G D
Be my maker, set me free
Am C
Truer hearts could not contain
G D
How I cover love but I have not changed
G C
If I had the past undone
Am G
Then I would give my heart to everyone
D C
Hounds are turnin', doves have flown
G D
But I am a good dog runnin' halfway home
CHORUS
Outro: C G C G C G
End on: C
How to play Hands On A Grain Of Sand
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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.