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Capo on 5th
 
Intro: C F C F
 
C F C
Lily is a blinding light devouring the dark
 
C F C
Lily is a 5 alarm fire that rages inside my heart
 
C F C F C
And all I want to do is tell her that my love is true
 
C F E7 F
Tell her that my love is true
 
C F C
Lily is a big brass band who fills the air with song
 
C F
Lily is a destination and she?s where my
 
C
arms belong
 
C F C F C
And whenever she is there with me I know where I?m supposed to be
 
C E7 F C
I know where I want to be
 
Am E7 F C
And I just flip when I kiss her lips
 
Am Dm G
And all my senses reel
 
C F C
Lily?s the Pacific Ocean and I?m standing at her shores
 
C F
And Lily she is never-ending
 
C
There?s so much left in store
 
F C F C
So all I want to do is tell her that my love is true
 
C F E7 F
Tell her that my love is true
 
C

How to play Lily

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.

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