Lump Sum - Bon Iver

Lump Sum

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Asus2 Bm11
Sold my cold knot
A E
A heavy stone
Asus2 Bm11 A
Sold my red horse for a venture home
E
To vanish on the bow
D
Settling slow
F#m
Fit it all, fit it in the doldrums
(Or so the story goes)
D E
Color the era
Asus2 E
Film it's historical
 
Asus2
My mile could not
Bm11 A E
Pump the plumb
Asus2 Bm11 A
In my arbor 'till my ardor trumped
E
every inner inertia
D
Lump sum
 
All at once
F#m
Rushing from the sub-pump
 
(Or so the story goes)
D E
Balance we won't know
Asus2 E
We will see when it gets warm

How to play Lump Sum

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 Asus2. 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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