Isnt Is A Pity
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G G* Cmaj7/G G
G G* Cmaj7/G G
Isn't it a pity, now isn't it a shame?
G Go
How we break each other's hearts
C G
And cause each other pain
G A7
How we take each other's love
C G
Without thinking any more
G Go C G
Forgetting to give back, isn't it a pity?
Some things take so long
But how do I explain
There are too many people
Can't see we're all the same
And because of all the tears
Their eyes can't hope to see
The beauty that surrounds them, isn't it a pity?
G A7 C G Go C G
A7 C G
Isn't it a pity, isn't it a shame
Go
How we break each other's hearts
C G
And cause each other pain
A7
How we take each other's love
C G
Without thinking any more
Go C G
Forgetting to give back, isn't it a pity?
G A7 C G
G Go C G
Forgetting to give back, isn't it a pity?
G A7 C G
G Go C G
Forgetting to give back, now isn't it a pity?
G G* Cmaj7/G
What a pity, pity pity pity pity (rpt many times and fade)
G* (actually C#m7b5/G): 3 4 2 0 0 0
Cmaj7/G: 3 3 2 0 0 0 Go: x x 2 3 2 3
NOTE: Wierd chords, man. Have you ever heard of a longer titled chord
than C#m7b5/G??
(from All Things Must Pass, 1970)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
How to play Isnt Is A Pity
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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.