Hourglass
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Intro: G G2 Am D
Verse 1:
G
Little boy, when you speak
G2
I can't help but kiss your cheeks
Am
I love the way you grab my hands
D
And tell me all about your plans
Verse 2:
G
Rocket high, comets fly
G2
You and I could take a ride
Am
And fly away to Neverland
D
And give our best to Peter Pan
[Refrão] C
When you reach for the stars
Am
Don't forget who you are
Em C
And please don't turn around and grow up way too fast
C
See the sand in my grasp
Am
From the first to the last
Em C
Every grain becomes a memory of the past
C Am
Oh, life's an hourglass
D G
Life's an hourglass
Verse 3:
Story's read, prayer is said
Close your eyes sleepyhead
While angels linger in your dreams
And hold you in their feathered wings
Just like you, I was small
Not that long ago at all
I wish you all the happiness
That God gives freely if you ask
Chorus
How to play Hourglass
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.