Humbug Mountain Song
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Capo 2
Intro:
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E-------------------------------------------|
A----3--0------------------0---------------:|
D----------2p0--------0-2-----2p0-----------|
G--------------2p0-2---------------2p0-2----|
B------------------------------------------:|
E-------------------------------------------|
Em
(Intro)
Em Cmaj7
(Intro)
Em Cmaj7
Em
The first time I realized I was living in this world
C G
I was probably looking at the sky
Em
and forgive me but I don't know if I remember enough to say
B C
what the air was really like that day
G
may have been clouds
C
or sun
G
I don't recall
C
I was young
(Intro)
Em Cmaj7
Em
and the next time I realized I was breathing in the life
C (walk down) G
was the first time that I saw your face
Em
I wanted you but I don't know if I was brave enough to say
B C
how the sight of you messed up my mind
G C G C
I got scared, right away, and okay, right away.
(Intro)
Em Cmaj7
(Intro)
Em Cmaj7
Em
Em (one strum)
the next thing I knew the stars were eyes up in the night
C (one strum) G (one strum)
and the ocean breathing heavy like a beast
Em B C
I held you but I don't know if I was strong enough to say how the way it felt messed up my mind
G
may have been clouds
C
or sun
G
I don't recall
C
I was young
G
may have been clouds
C
or sun
G
I don't recall
C
I was young
G
may have been clouds
C
or sun
G
I don't recall
C
I was young
G
may have been clouds
C
or sun
G
I don't recall
C
I was young
How to play Humbug Mountain Song
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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.