John Powers
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[Verso 1]
A C#m
They say that the Starman missed the galaxy of Mars
D E
Still searching for the Spiders I suppose
A C#
It’s been just over a year and they’re searching for his ashes
D E
Could be someone put them up their nose
D A
And some of us are wondering was it real or was it staged
E
How can someone who’s immortal up and die
D A
And back in the big city they’re still looking for the band
E
That can make you laugh just like they make you cry
[Refrão]
D A E
Fireboy puts away his clothes
D A Em
He’s outgrown them he don’t need them anymore
D A E
Fireman puts away his hose
Bm E
It’s a false alarm they won’t come breaking down your door
[Verso 2]
A C#
Minister tickles thinks the girls are pretty fickle
D E
They were laughing at the time it was just play ( laughing at the time )
A C#
Some big men they are sweating Claim it’s only heavy petting
D E
and she probably enjoyed it anyway (enjoyed it anyway)
D A
May be a kissing cousin but the headlines are all buzzing
E
Could it be the big cheese is telling lies (lies)
D A
Arms they are a beckoning Gonna be a great reckoning
E
Starman looks down and rolls his eyes
[Refrão]
D A E
Fireboy puts away his clothes
D A Em
He’s outgrown them he don’t need them anymore
D A E
Fireman puts away his hose
Bm E
It’s a false alarm they won’t come breaking down your door
[Verso 3]
A C#
I’d like to reassure you even though they won’t insure you
D E
Compassion’s not a fashion from the past
A C#
It may be flabbergasting It sure deserves lambasting
D E
but it’s something that decency outlasts
D A
To our new little man go do everything you can
E
To illuminate the deepest of the skies
D A
Life passes so quickly stems may be prickly
E
Blossoms they will soothe the weary eyes
[Refrão]
D A E
Fireboy puts away his clothes
D A Em
He’s outgrown them he don’t need them anymore
D A E
Fireman puts away his hose
Bm E
It’s a false alarm they won’t come breaking down your door
How to play John Powers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.