Normal Things
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m = play open low strings, hammer on next chord
[Intro]
G G* Gm G G*
C C* Cm C C*
G G* Gm G G*
Ooh
C C* Cm C C*
Ooooohh
[Verse 1]
G G* Gm G G*
I don't wanna stand up
C C* Cm C C*
I like it here
G G* Gm G G*
It's so warm and safe
C C* Cm C C*
There's no more tears
[Verse 2]
G G* Gm G G*
I'm afraid I'm gonna trip
C C* Cm C C*
If I decide to stand up
G G* Gm G G*
So maybe I'll just sit
C C* Cm C C*
Think of all the ways I've messed up
[Chorus]
G G*
And it's the normal things
G G*
Like the way you sing
C C*
And how you speak to me
C C*
All this eye contact it leaves
G G*
Me in a pile on the floor
G G*
I hope it's not too cold
C C* C C*
So we can sing some more
G G*
And I can put my mask on again
G G*
So I can show all my friends
C C*
The person they want to see
C C*
That we both know they all need
G
From me
G*
I'm sorry
G G*
I can't come to the phone right now
C C*
I'm in a pile on the floor
G G G G G G G G G G* Gm G G*
And I'm not sure if I'm getting up
[Outro]
C C* Cm C C*
G G* Gm G G*
C C* Cm C C*
G
How to play Normal Things
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 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.