Microcosm
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[Verso 1]
Fm Eb
its a first time caller
N.C.
thats the way its always been
Ab Db
its the bottom dollar
N.C.
like a cold embrace that pulls you in
Fm Eb
its the place you haunted
N.C.
ever closer never quite
Ab Db
just the way you wanted
N.C.
the way you wanted
[Ponte]
Bbm Ab
and youre looking at the world through a drinking straw
Eb
and theyre telling you that you gotta know who you are
Bbm Ab Eb
oh you gotta know, alright
Bbm Ab
and youre stumbling in the dark and the meaningless
Eb
but you throw it all away for a fleeting glimpse
Bbm Ab Eb
oh you gotta know, alright
[Refrão]
Bbm
I said watch out!
Db Ab Eb
why cant you be yourself?
Bbm Db Ab Eb
why cant you be a little more like everyone else?
Bbm
I said watch out!
Db Ab Eb
why cant you be yourself?
Bbm7 Db Ab
and why cant you be a little more like everyone else?
Interlude
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab
[Verso 2]
Fm Eb
its a microcosm
N.C.
simulated shades of grey
Ab Db
its the light in darkness
N.C.
and you know exactly what theyll say
Fm Eb
well you tried your darndest
N.C.
you feel the call and you give chase
Ab Db
and then they tug your harness
N.C.
they tug your harness
[Ponte]
Bbm Ab
and youre looking at the world through a drinking straw
Eb
and theyre telling you that you gotta know who you are
Bbm Ab Eb
oh you gotta know, alright
Bbm Ab
and youre stumbling in the dark and the meaningless
Eb
but you throw it all away for a fleeting glimpse
Bbm Ab Eb
oh you gotta know, alright
[Refrão]
Bbm
I said watch out!
Db Ab Eb
why cant you be yourself?
Bbm Db Ab Eb
why cant you be a little more like everyone else?
Bbm
I said watch out!
Db Ab Eb
why cant you be yourself?
Bbm Db Ab
why cant you be a little more like everyone else?
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab Eb
Bbm Db Ab
How to play Microcosm
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 Fm. 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.