Mr Darwin
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[Verso 1]
Am
Mr. Darwin, I address you
Dm
To the subject of this song
E7 E
I hope you're not offended
Am
When I tell you that you're wrong
F
But when you tell me that my ancestor's
C G/B Am
A flower or a tree
Dm
Mr. Darwin
E
I have to disagree
[Verso 2]
Am
You said that we were slimy once
Dm
And crawled out of the sea
E7 E
And though I am no scientist
Am
I know that wasn't me
F
I don't know just what possessed you
C G/B Am
To say all the things you said
D7
But when Jesus comes
Gsus4 G
Your face will sure be red
[Refrão]
C
For it was God who formed me from the dust
D7
And gave my body shape
G7 G
It is He who I descended from
C C7
And not some hairy ape
F
And it is He that loves and cares for me
C G/B Am
This much I know is true
Dm
And Mr. Darwin
E7 Am
Jesus Christ loves you
[Verso 3]
Am
I have a little dog at home
Dm
He's got a lot to give
E7 E
And though he is my little friend
Am
He's not my relative
F
And when I go into the zoo
C G/B Am
To look at all the living things
D7
It's just a visit
Gsus4 G
And not a family gathering
[Refrão]
C
For it was God who formed me from the dust
D7
And gave my body shape
G7 G
It is He who I descended from
C C7
And not some hairy ape
F
And it is He that loves and cares for me
C G/B Am
This much I know is true
Dm
And Mr. Darwin
E7 Am
Jesus Christ loves you
[Ponte]
Dm G
I cannot condemn you
C F
For the things you tried to say
Dm E7
All I know is you and I
Am
Were never made that way
Dm E7
And though my little furry friends
Am
Show similarities
D D7 Gsus4 G E
Let's not make a monkey out of me
[Verso 4]
Am
Mr. Darwin, when the life you led
E7 E
In heaven's court is tried
Dm E
I hope you changed the tune you sang
Am G
Some time before you died
F
'Cause when Jesus comes He's gonna take
C G/B Am7
His children off the ground
D7
And you're just gonna
D Gsus4 G
Have to stick around
[Refrão]
C
For it was God who formed me from the dust
D7
And gave my body shape
G7 G
It is He who I descended from
C C7
And not some hairy ape
F
And it is He that loves and cares for me
C G/B Am
This much I know is true
Dm
And Mr. Darwin
E7
Mr. Darwin
E Am
Jesus Christ loves you
Outro
Am Dm E7 Am
F C G/B Am D7 G7 E
(2x, fade out)
How to play Mr Darwin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.