New Moon
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[Intro ]
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
Well, I've always been certain nearly all of my life
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
One day I'd be your burden and you would be my wife
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 G
Let me hang like a new moon and let me be your twin
C/G C/B Am
Let me hang like a new moon
F/C C/B G
Don't treat me like a stranger again
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
You keep me as your thief, please let me be a little more
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 G
When you fall asleep let me be what you're dreaming for
C/G C/B Am
Let me hang like a new moon
F/C C/B G Am (first of bridge)
Don't treat me like a stranger any more
Bridge
Am Am6 Am Am6
Em Gmaj7
Am Am6 Am Am6
Em Gmaj7
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
Well, I've always been certain nearly all of my life
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
One day I'd be your burden and you would be my wife
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 G
Let me hang like a new moon high in the wind
C/G C/B Am
Let me hang like a new moon
F/C C/B G Am (first of bridge)
Don't treat me like a stranger again
Bridge
Am Am6 Am Am6
Em Gmaj7
Am Am6 Am Am6
Em Gmaj7
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
You keep me as a thief, please let me be a little more
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
When you fall asleep let me be what you're dreaming for
C/G F/C C/B Fadd9 C/B
I've always been certain nearly all of my life
End on C/G
How to play New Moon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/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.