Morning Person
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E B/D# C#m
First things first, you'll wake to the morning birds
B A E
They're making me anxious, chirpin' me
B A
They know I'm ashamed 'cause I'm still awake
E B/D# C#m
Do I sleep enough? Well, I can't get enough of the stuff
B A
It seems only fitting
E B A
The only way to put me at ease is so tough to achieve
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m A E
You told me "Bad people don't think they're bad
B C#m
They wouldn't care if they could"
A E
But shouldn't good people be
B C#m
Be certain they're good?
[Refrão]
A E
I know I'm overthinking this
B C#m A
But fuck, maybe I should
E B
Put my flaws into focus
A
It was then I understood
Interlude
E B/D# C#m B A E B A E
[Verso 2]
E
Didn't lose my faith
B/D# C#m
No, I've always been this way
B A E
There's proof that I'm living, that I exist
B A
But don't believe in myself, to play devil's advocate
E/G# E
But you wish I was naive
B/D# C#m
So I could take you seriously
B A
When you're constantly talking sweet
E G#
I don't trust a word, but I don't even care
A
'Cause none of them hurt
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m A E
You told me "Bad people don't think they're bad
B C#m
They wouldn't care if they could"
A E
But shouldn't good people be
B C#m
Be certain they're good?
[Refrão]
A E
I know I'm overthinking this
B C#m A
But fuck, maybe I should
E B
You are lost in translation
A
You are misunderstood
Instrumental
A A
[Ponte]
C#m E
When you cut to my core, you figured it'd be warm
A E B/D#
You come to terms that I'm devoid of what you came here for
C#m E
You are not consistent, nothing of the sort
A
When you've been ice, and steam, and water
E B
And I've loved every form
Instrumental
C#m E A E B/D#
[Ponte]
C#m E
And when the light pollution eats the stars you like best
A E B/D#
Then I will map new constellations with your freckles and specks
C#m E
Had a soft spot for you, in a place I knew you'd check
A E B/D#
Make sure that when you do, your damage, it is permanent
Instrumental
C#m E A E B/D# x2
[Ponte]
C#m E
You are not my blood, just conjured kindred spirits
A E B/D#
I manifest you are my friend, but you're not superstitious
C#m E
And now your name is a rumour or an ancient legend
A E B/D#
Being passed down through generations until it's lost its whole message
Instrumental
C#m E A E B/D# x2
Outro
C#m E
I was a morning person till you spent days sleeping
A E B/D#
Days and nights behind blinds was all the change we needed
C#m E
Said I'd die for you, and now I'm sure that I will
A E B/D# C#m
On any day I may pass, in any way I am killed
C#m A E
C#m A E B/D#
How to play Morning Person
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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.