My House
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Intro: G
[Verso 1]
C Am
The image of the poet's in the breeze
Dm G
Canadian geese are flying above the trees
C Am
A mist is hanging gently on the lake
Dm G
My house is very beautiful at night
[Verso 2]
C Am
My friend and teacher occupies a spare room
Dm G
He's dead, at peace at last the wandering Jew
C Am
Other friends had put stones on his grave
Dm G
He was the first great man that I had ever met
[Verso 3]
C Am
Sylvia and I got out our Ouija Board
Dm G
To dial a spirit, across the room it soared
C Am
We were happy and amazed at what we saw
Dm G
Blazing stood the proud and regal name Delmore
[Verso 4]
C Am
Delmore, I missed all your funny ways
Dm G
I missed your jokes and the brilliant things you said
C Am
My Dedalus to your Bloom, was such a perfect wit
Dm G
And to find you in my house makes things perfect
[Verso 5]
C Am
I've really got a lucky life
Dm G
My writing, my motorcycle and my wife
C Am
And to top it all off, a spirit of pure poetry
Dm G
Is living in this stone and wood house with me
[Verso 6]
C Am
The image of the poet's in the breeze
Dm G
Canadian geese are flying above the trees
C Am
A mist is hanging gently on the lake
Dm G
Our house is very beautiful at night
Outro:
G
Our house is very beautiful at night
G
Our house is very beautiful at night
C G
Our house is very beautiful at night
How to play My House
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.