If You Look At The Picture Too Long
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verse 1
C Am F C
There's a picture hanging in the outhouse
Am F C
Of glory and love and so on
C Am F C
But the colours looks like they are cheating
C Am F C
If you look at the picture too long
verse 2
C Am F C
Where the blissful hummingbirds are singing
C Am F C
And the willow is humming along
C Am F C
But your guts may soon distrust the vision
C Am F C
If you look at the picture too long
verse 3
C Am F C
Where all the flowers are in blossom
C Am F C
And the people looks happy and strong
C Am F C
But a dreamers brush may be suspected
C Am F C
If you look at the picture too long
How to play If You Look At The Picture Too Long
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 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.