In Some Small Way
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D G/D A/D D
There's a tree, standing there in such an ordinary way
Bm7 Em7 Asus A
But as I, Look around everything keeps changing
D G/D A/D D
There's a leaf on that tree, and it floats into a stream
Bm7 Em7 Asus A
Like everything, it gets carried away, to the sea
Em7 A D D7M G Em7 A/C# D D/F#
And if we give a little of our love away, maybe meet in the middle every night and day
Em7 A/C# D G7M
If we could hear just a whisper of what the heart needs to say
Em7 A/C# G/B
It could sure make a difference in some small
A D G/D D A D G/D D A D G/D D
In some small way. In your heart lies the key, that unlocks your desitiny.
A D G/D D A D G/D D
Look within and we'll find, everything we're longing for
Em7 A D D7M G Em7 A/C# D D/F#
And if we give a little of our love away, maybe meet in the middle every night and day
Em7 A/C# D G7M
If we could hear just a whisper of what the heart needs to say
Em7 A/C# G/B A D G/D
It could sure make a difference in some small, in some small way
E Em7 D/E A/E
Ohhhhhh may you cherish each moment you live
C G/B Asus Bsus B
And know all the love that you give will go on, and on and on
E A/E B/E E
There's a sky, vast and blue, and it lies deep inside of you
C#m7 F#m7 Bsus B
Breath it in, let it out, breath it in again
F#m7 B E A F#m7 B/D# E E/G#
And if we give a little of our love away, maybe meet in the middle every night and day
F#m7 B/D# E A7M
If we could hear just a whisper of what the heart needs to say
F#m7 B/D# A/C# Bsus
It could sure make a difference in some small
B B7sus E Esus E
In some small way
Esus E Esus E
In some small way
How to play In Some Small Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.