October Grey
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Tabbed by Nathan Gordon (gordonn@usq.edu.au)
I'm pretty sure that this isn't in the right key, but it sounds OK!
INTRO
Am Em Am Em X 2
VERSE 1
Am Em Am Em Am Em Am Em C
It's been awhile, and I still remember
G Am Em Am Em
that smile you kept for me
Am Em Am Em Am Em
Lately I have missed you
Am Em C G Am Em Am Em
And it hits me in the morning when I'm cold
PRECHORUS
C G D Am C
I have nothing to say
N.C. Am Em Am Em
But I can't change a thing
Am Em Am Em
No I can't change a thing
VERSE 2
Am Em Am Em Am Em Am Em
And if I knew what I know
C G Am Em Am Em
If I'd said what I meant
Am Em Am Em Am Em Am Em
When all the big dogs get to grow their own
C G Am Em Am Em
Everybody got to call someplace home
CHORUS
C G D Am
And I have nothing to say
C G D Am C
Memories in October Grey
N.C. Am Em Am Em
But I can't change a thing
Am Em Am Em
I can't change a thing
Am Em Am Em
Can't change anything
Am Em Am Em
Can't change a thing
Oh, wrapped in October Grey
VERSE 3
Am Em Am Em Am Em Am Em
Now I have learned not to trust
C G Am Em Am Em
I've got to watch everything I feel
Am Em Am Em Am Em Am Em
You'll never know and I'll never let you see
C G Am Em Am Em
What I've done and what's become of me
CHORUS
C G D Am
I have no words to say
C G D Am C
Memories, memories of Mothers Day
Am Em Am Em
I can't change a thing
Am Em Am Em
I can't change a thing
Am Em Am Em
I just can't change anything
Am Em Am Em
I can't change a thing.
How to play October Grey
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.