Hello Melancholy Hello Joy
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[Intro]duction
C B7
C B7
C B7
B7
First Verse
Am Em Am Em
We're the fever, we're the balm
G D G D
We're the limerick and the psalm
Am Em Am Em
We're the yeast and the rising bread
G D G D
We're the quick who'll soon be dead
[Refrão]
C Am
Hello melancholy, hello joy
Second Verse
Am Em Am Em
We're the praise, we're the fault
G D G D
The proclamation and the vault
Am Em Am Em
We're the chapter, verse and book
G D G D
In way deep, sinker, line and hook
[Refrão]
C Am Em Am Em
Hello melancholy, hello joy
G D G D
Joy,
Am Em Am Em
joy,
G D G D
joy!
Third Verse
Am Em Am Em
We're the silk, my love, we're the grit
G D G D
We come up roses, we're the shit
Am Em Am Em
We're the particle and the wave
G D G D
We just don't know how to behave
[Refrão]
C Am Em Am Em
Come now melancholy, come now joy
G D G D
Joy,
Am Em Am Em
joy,
G D G D
joy!
Instrumental
C
C
C Bm
Bm
Fourth Verse
Am Em Am Em
We like it slow but we're short of time
G D G D
We've got no reason but plenty of rhyme
Am Em Am Em
We're the gossip here and there
G D G D
A total cliché, darling, but I don't care
[Refrão]
C Am Em Am Em
My dear melancholy, my dear joy
G D G D
Joy,
Am Em Am Em
joy,
G D G D
joy!
Am Em Am Em
joy,
G D G D
joy!
Am Em Am Em
joy,
G D G D
joy!
Outro
Am Em Am Em
G D G D
How to play Hello Melancholy Hello Joy
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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.