Mantra
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
https://open.spotify.com/track/4Fbu6jvdcN8GF4Z6T6axzT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2NTww4CETg
VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Paul Groom who did work hard on lyrics
(and we did help for management of Skinny Lister).
Worked out on request for daisyj103. Do you mind your avatar is here?
Correction of lyrics is welcome but hold the chords on EXACT place, please.
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Here is the list of all the songs I did upload for UG:
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/contribution/3817887-frans.vanuytv/tabs?sort=-date&page=
1&per-page=50
ATTENTION: All chords for 4 beats OR count the *
[Intro] (I do play in RINGS)
| F | C | G | C |
| F | C | G | F** | C |
[Chorus]
F C
Make it a mantra, make it a habit
G C
To recognise what you have while you have it.
F C
Make it a moment, reach out and grab it,
G F** C C
recognise what you have while you have it.
[Verse 1]
C C
Don’t lose your sparkle, hold on to your spirit,
F F
Gamble your heart and everything with it.
G G
I’ve got a love and I’m gonna give it,
F G
I’ve gotta life and I’m gonna live it.
C C
Don’t have a scheme, so, I’m gonna wing it,
F F
you got a dream, well, throw yourself in it.
G G
Not about if you lose it or win it,
F G** C C
I’ve got a song and I’m gonna sing it.
[Chorus]
F C
Make it a mantra, make it a habit
G C
To recognise what you have while you have it.
F C
Make it a moment, reach out and grab it,
G F** C C
recognise what you have while you have it.
[Verse 2]
C C
Thinking of giving in well forget it,
F F
don’t be too shy to try, you'll regret it.
G G
Treasure is for the brave, so, go get it,
F G
make your own brilliant story and tell it.
C C
Don’t need to be a preacher or poet,
F F
know that you’re free to shout it and show it.
G G
Those that you love make sure that they know it,
F G** C C
you’ve only got one shot, so, don’t blow it.
[Chorus]
F C
Make it a mantra, make it a habit
G C
To recognise what you have while you have it.
F C
Make it a moment, reach out and grab it,
G F** C C
Recognise what you have while you have it.
[Bridge]
Am C
Step back and take a wider view
F C
And you will see the beautiful
F C G G
And you will see the beautiful.
[Instrumental]
| Am | C | Am | C |
| F | C | G | G |
[Verse 3] (I start in RINGS)
C*
Sometimes you find it’s hard to get through it,
F*
Sometimes you try but can’t get into it.
G*G
Sometimes it’s broke and no one can glue it,
F* G*
it’s all about how you choose to view it.
[Verse 3b] (I start playing in BEAT, strummings)
C C
Song keeps on rolling on, I can't stop it,
F F
trying to make a clearer sense of it.
G G
You need an answer fast, this is not it,
F G** C C
you need something to sing, well, you've got it.
[Chorus]
F C
Make it a mantra, make it a habit
G C
to recognise what you have while you have it.
F C
Make it a moment, reach out and grab it,
G F** C
recognise what you have while you have it.
[End-Chorus]
F C
Make it a mantra, make it a habit
G C
to recognise what you have while you have it.
F C
Make it a moment, reach out and grab it,
G F** C C
recognise what you have while you have it.
G F** C C
Recognise what you have while you have it.
G* FG C*
Recognise what you have while…. you…. have….. it.
How to play Mantra
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 E. 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.