Lily
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Intro:
F F/C F F/C
Bb Bb/F Bb Bb/F (keep alternating bass note pattern throughout verses)
F Bb
Lily is a blinding light devouring the dark
F Bb
Lily is a 5 alarm fire that rages inside my heart
F C Bb F C Bb
And all I want to do is tell her that my love is true
F C Bb A7 Bb
Tell her that my love is true
F Bb
Lily is a big brass band who fills the air with song
F Bb
Lily is a destination and she's where my arms belong
F C Bb
'Cause whenever she is there with me
F C Bb
I know where I'm supposed to be
F C Bb A7 Bb
I know where I want to be
F F/C F
Dm Am Bb
'Cause I just flip when I kiss lips
Dm Gm C7
And all my senses reel
F Bb
Lily's the Pacific Ocean and I'm standing at her shores
F
And Lily she is never-ending
Bb
There's so much left in store
F C Bb F C Bb
And all I want to do is tell her that my love is true
F C Bb A7 Bb
Tell her that my love is true
end on F
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 F. 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.