Masalembo
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Intro
C C7
It's maybe how my story ends
F Fm
I'm not that ready so to all my friends
C G C
And my Ma and Pa, God send them my goodbye
[Verso 1]
C
I've been on this ship for almost thirteen months
F C
People come and go and so much stories have been told
C F D7
Now I miss my mom and I want to go home but it's time for Masalembo
C
Six-meter wave's approaching
F C
As everyone starts panicking the seagull's rambling
I think that bird saw Tampomas burned
C F D7
History repeats itself though this one is still a tragedy
[Refrão]
F Fm
I don't know why
C
Or how to get by
A7
I'm not gonna lie
F Fm
All faces look the same
C G C
I start to lose my mind
[Verso 2]
C
You don't have to be sad, it's a blessing
F C
Some people fancy it as much as thy're afraid of it
C
Those attention seekrs, drama makers, and all the standard chasers
F D7
We have what they'd want and it's not even sin
Refrain
N.C.
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
What time is it? (Masalembo!)
Its showtime!
Instrumental
C F C
C F D7
C F C
C F C
C F D7
[Refrão]
F Fm
I don't know why
C
Or how to get by
A7
I'm not gonna lie
F Fm
All faces look the same
C G C
I start to lose my minds
Refrain
C F C
C F D7
(Play this throughout the refrain)
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Masalembo! Masalembo!
Outro
C C7
Well, this is how my story ends
F Fm
It's getting dark but that's my proof of luck
C G C
I am so desperate that I am satisfied
How to play Masalembo
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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.