Nostalgic Intellect
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Intro
Em C D G
Em C D G
Em A Em
Em Em Em Em
C G
Em Em Em Em
C G
verse 1
Em
I don't know where I'm gonna go
Em
Where to run if they drop the bomb
C G
I'll be gone
Em
so I stay in my hidden shed
Em
Rather extinct than mentally dead
C G
You can't see what I won't show
A C
And you keep a knockin' hard, I won't hear
[Refrão]
Em C
Cause I'm locking myself in the old world
D G
Nothings changed on the home turf
B Em C
And I'm all mixed up in my own words
D G
All tucked up with the same girl
B C
I keep it dignified
A Em
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verse 2
Em
What's the point with a phone that's smart
Em
If you don't have a flexible heart
C G
Beating hard to and fro
Em
If I'm all tapped into the universe
Em C
Whatever happens if the universe is cursed
G
I'll be damned
A C
You can stand so close but you won't get near
Em C
Cause I'm locking myself in the old world
D G
Nothings changed on the home turf
B Em C
And I'm all mixed up in my own words
D G
All tucked up with the same girl
B C
I keep it dignified
A
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Am G C
And you cannot save me with what if's and maybe's
Am D B
I have far to many but's and why's to counter with
Break
Em Em Em Em
C G
Em Em Em Em
C G
[Refrão]
D G
So I'm locking myself in the old world
D G
Nothings changed on the home turf
D G
And I'm all mixed up in my own words
A C
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Em C
Cause I'm locking myself in the old world
D G
Nothings changed on the home turf
B Em C
And I'm all mixed up in my own words
D G
All tucked up with the same girl
Em C
So I'm locking myself in the old world
D G
Nothings changed on the home turf
B Em C
And I'm all mixed up in my own words
D G
All tucked up with the same girl
B C
I keep you satisfied
A Em
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How to play Nostalgic Intellect
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 Em. 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.