My Better Self
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Intro: C Em F Em
C
My better self still knows
Em
That meaning comes and goes
F
What is it made? I do not know
Em
But meaning comes and it goes
C
Each and every portent
Em
Of bitter substance spent
F
Despite the effort I have planned
Em
You seem to lose what I've meant
F C Em
F
If I don't use words
C Em
Then each sound goes unheard
F C Em
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
F C Em
Symbols suggest they are fit to possess
F C Em
A purposely function that cannot be met
C
Those who created know
Em
Air is in man and blow
F
Only the value given shows
Em
That meaning comes and goes
C
My better self still knows
Em
That meaning comes and goes
F
What is it made? I do not know
Em
But meaning comes and it goes
F C Em
F
If I don't use words
C Em
Then each sound goes unheard
F C Em
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
F C Em
Symbols suggest they are fit to possess
F C Em
A purposely function that cannot be met
F
If I don't use words
C Em
Then each sound goes unheard
F C Em
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
F C Em
Symbols suggest they are fit to possess
F C Em
A purposely function that cannot be met
C
My better self still knows
Em
That meaning comes and goes
F
What is it made? I do not know
Em
But meaning comes and it goes
How to play My Better Self
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 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.