Life In The Gladhouse
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Life in the gladhouse is never dull
F#m
Humdrum days still flying out the window
[Chorus]
E C# F#m A
It's wrought with overgrown people
[Verse]
F#m A F#m A F#m A F#m A
Broken engagements and twisted faith
F#m A F#m A F#m A F#m A
Growing up and then just growing older
[Chorus]
E C#
Oh me, oh my
[Verse]
F#m A F#m A F#m A F#m A
An Easter parade for the innocent
F#m A F#m A F#m A F#m A
A fugitive smiles to pray for awhile
[Instr]
A G A7 G A7 F#m
[Chorus]
E C#
Oh me, oh my
E C#
Oh me, oh my
[Solo]
F#m
[Bridge]
F#m F#m
My shadow weaves me with you
F#m
But sometimes love does not know that you're...
[Instru]
F#m
[Chorus]
E C#
Oh me, oh my
[Bridge]
F#m
F#m
....(my shadow leaves me twisting)...
F#m
....(but sometimes we just don't know what to do)......
[Chorus]
E C#
Oh me, oh my
[Bridge]
F#m
....(twisting ourselves)......
F#m
....(the lightness has gone)....
[Chorus]
E C#
Oh me, oh my
E C#
Oh me, oh my
[Instr]
F#m
[Outro]
F#m F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time
F#m F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
A F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
A F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
F#m F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
F#m F#m7/B
(Life in the gladhouse is never dull)
C#m F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
C#m F#m7/B
(Life in the gladhouse is never dull)
C#m F#m7/B
So let's all dance in time (oh me oh me)
C#m. F#m7/B
[Life in the gladhouse is never dull)
How to play Life In The Gladhouse
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.