However Worn
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
3rd traste
As recorded by Maria McKee
(From the 2020 Album LA VITA NUOVA)
Capo 3rd fret
[Verse 1]
N.C. Bm D
This infirmity of seeing far too much
A
Has caused in me such an affinity
E
I fear that I have crossed a line of trust
Bm
And who am I that you should trust me
D
In any way you do not know me
A
Such inordinance of care
E
Bears witness to the ways you have disarmed me
[Verse 2]
Bm
It would appear you are enveloped
D
By a coterie of women
A
Strong and protective
E
Noble, caring and committed
Bm
It makes me feel that I can somehow
D
Maybe trust you to the fates
A
And they will be there to keep you fed and rested
E
Stable, loved and safe
[Chorus]
D A
And please believe me when I tell you
G D A
This I want for you and nothing more
D F#m A
I would release my weary soul out to protect you
G D A
Blanket upon you, however worn
D F#m
I will be your brother I will cover you
F
And keep you out of sight
A
Of grasping hands
E
Of grasping hands
D
Including mine
A
Including mine
[Verse 3]
Bm
And I would rather get a sense
D
Of how distinctly complicated you are
A E
As I gather bits of light and prose and shadow from afar
Bm
And I see so much of myself in you
D A
That now I cannot help but to assimilate impressions
E
As I tend this vivid phantom
[Chorus]
D A
And please believe me when I tell you
G D A
This I want for you and nothing more
D F#m
I would release my weary soul out to protect you
G D A
Blanket upon you, however worn
D F#m
I will be your brother I will cover you
F
And keep you out of sight
A
Of grasping hands
E
Of grasping hands
D
Including mine
A
Including mine
[Verse 4]
Bm
And as I close you in between the pages
D
Of this most peculiar passage
A
Know that all of my age and wisdom
E
Held the challenge of this reverie
Bm
And, oh, how it has so
D
Bewilderingly changed me
A
And it will remain forever
E
Such a poignant part of me
[Chorus]
D A
And please believe me when I tell you
G D A
This I want for you and nothing more
D F#m A
I would release my weary soul out to protect you
G D A
Blanket upon you, however worn
D F#m
I will be your brother I will cover you
F
And keep you out of sight
A
Of grasping hands
E
Of grasping hands
D
Including mine
A
Including mine
[Outro]
E D A
How to play However Worn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.