New Albion 2 - Paul Shapera

New Albion 2

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Intro: Gm Eb C D
 
Gm
And so a generation’s passed, Annabel married at last
Eb
And she had a son she named Edgar but alas
C
She died when he was 10 his heart was broken but since then
D
He’s grown and found his darling Fay with whom he wants to wed
 
Gm
The red haired dwarf he had a son when the son turned thirtyone
Eb
He stabbed his father so new mob boss he’d become
C
As his father slowly died he told his son with tear stained eyes
D
He was the proudest that he’d ever been in his entire life
 
Gm
A cat burglar’s around who is the toast of the whole town
Eb
His is the most daring heists ever to abound
C
In reality in fact it’s two 18 year old girls and
D
Their pet albatross Simon and a brilliant mouse named Sam
 
Gm
In the Botanist’s Lodge they’ve bred a plant who can think thoughts
Eb
It communicates by opening its petals on and off
C
But alas one day it went into a deep meditative trance
D Gm
Searching for enlightenment and has not made a move since then

How to play New Albion 2

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Gm. 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.

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