On The Lines
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Intro: C Am C Am
C Am
I have written on the lines
Em Am
Everything that I have seen,
Dm G7
Of what is good and wrong,
Dm G7 C
As to you as to me
C Am
I just need some papers
Em Am
And my mind’s going so far away,
Dm G7
Looking for that child I lost,
Dm G7 C
Losing from myself day to day
F G
But in your arms I find all comfort,
Am
It makes my nights clear and blue
Dm F G
Lady yet, I'm a little bee
C
And all my need is the honey from you
(C Am C Am)
C Am
I just need some papers
Em Am
And my mind’s going so far away,
Dm G7
Looking for that child I was,
Dm G7 C
Losing from myself day to day
F G
But in your arms I find all comfort,
Am
Only you make my nights clear and blue
Dm F G
Lady yet, I'm a little bee
Am/C
And all my need is the honey from you
Dm F G
Lady yet, I'm a little bee
Am
And all my need is the honey from you
Dm F G
Lady yet, I'm a little bee
C
And all my need is the honey from you
(C Am C Am)
How to play On The Lines
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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.