(Matthew Fisher - Keith Reid)
View chords used in this chart
Verse 1:
(D) G Bm Em /D
I sat me down to write a simple story
C G/B Am7 /G
Which maybe in the end became a song
D/F# Dm/F C/E Ebdim
In trying to find the words which might begin it
Em Am C D
I found these were the thoughts I'd brought along
Verse 2:
At first I sought to be an anchor
I gathered up my fears to ride me round
But then I clearly saw my own delusion
And found my struggles further brought me down
Verse 3:
In starting out I thought to go exploring
And set my foot upon the nearest road
In vain I looked to find the promised turning
But only saw how far I was from home
Bridge:
D D7/C G/B C G/B C G/B
In searching I forsook the paths of learning
D D7/C G/B C G/B C G/B
And sought instead to find some pirate's gold
D D7/C G/B C G/B C G/B
In fighting I did hurt those dearest to me
C G/B Am7 Am7/G
Still no hidden truths could I unfold
Instrumental break:
organ solo (chord progression as per last two lines of verse)
Verse 4:
I sat me down to write a simple story
Which maybe in the end became a song
The words have all been read by one before me
We're taking turns in trying to pass them on
B7/D# Em Am7 Am7/D G [N.C.]
Oh, we're taking turns in trying to pass them on
Coda:
piano (chords and rests as indicated):
D D/C G/B Am
/ } / } / } / } / } / } / } / }
band enters; continue to fade:
D D/C G/B Am/C
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Matthew Fisher - Keith Reid)
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 D. 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.