Nana
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[Intro ]
A# F C Dm
A# F C
A# F C Dm
A# C
verse 1
A# F C Dm
I wish you'd walk in again
A# F C Dm
Imagine if you just did
A# F C Dm A# F C
I'd fill you in on the things you missed
A# F C A# F C Dm
Oh, sleepless nights, a grown up man dressed in white
A# F C Dm
Who I thought might just save your life
A# C F
But he couldn't, so you died
[Refrão]Chorus
A# F C Dm
I don't like it, now you're dead
A# F C Dm
It's not the same when I scratch my own head
A# F C Dm A# F C
I haven't got the nails for it
A# F C Dm
And I know that God doesn't exist
A# F C Dm
And all the palaver surrounding it
A# C F C
But I like to think you hear me sometimes
Bridge
B Dm
So I reached for a borrowed fleece
C#
From my dad or from Denise
Dm
Always
C# A#
Trying to keep warm, when you're the sun
verse 2
A# F C Dm
I sat with you beside your bed and
A# F C Dm
Cried for things that I wish I'd said
A# F C Dm A# F C
You still had your nails red
A# F C Dm
And if I live past 72,
A# F C Dm
I hope I'm half as cool as you
A# F C Dm A# F C
ooh
verse 3
A# F C Dm
I got my pen and thought that I'd write
A# F C Dm
A melody and line for you tonight
A# F C Dm A# F C
I think that's how I make things feel alright
verse 4
A# F C Dm
Made in my room, this simple tune
A# F C Dm
Will always keep me close to you
A# F C Dm
The crowds will sing their voices ring
A# F C
And it's like you never left
A# F C
But I'm bereft you see
Dm A# F C Dm
I think you can tell
A# F C Dm A# F C Dm
I haven't been doing too well
Outro
A# F C Dm
A# F C Dm
A# F C Dm
A# F C Dm
How to play Nana
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 A#. 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.