New Moon
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Capo 3
[Verse 1]
C
Like the light of the new moon
Am G
F G C
When I look for you and you go unseen
C
Tied down in his living room
Am G
You dream of sinking in the dunes
F G C
Kick off your sandy shoes and cuff your jeans
[Verse 2]
C
Did you ever think you'd see
Am G
The day when you turned 33
F G C
And wanted to be anywhere but here
C
I don't mean to hold you still
Am G
Half naked with a rolled-up bill
F G C
To wake up all alone with me right there
[Chorus]
Am Em Am F
Oh it's time to save what's left of your life
C G
You'll survive another night, then another night
Am Em Am F
Oh it's time to say not a word of anything we did
C G
Our secrets won't be his, and you won't be mine
[Verse 3]
C
You don't need to be so down
Am G
You look nice in your mother's gown
F G C
Well-wishers come to gather round your statue
C
And I don't mean to eulogize
Am G
Or look for doubt behind your eyes
F G C
Don't even want to say goodbye but I have to
[Chorus]
Am Em Am F
Oh it's time to save what's left of your life
C G
You'll survive another night, then another night
Am Em Am F
Oh it's time to say not a word of anything we did
C G
Our secrets won't be his, and you won't be mine
F C
And I'll be alright, just not tonight
How to play New Moon
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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.