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An Original - Opal
verse 1
G Cmaj7 Am
You wanna fly away from them
F G Cmaj7
Go somewhere that they can’t find you
G Cmaj7 Am F G
Where you can be anything you want to be
G Cmaj7 Am F G
We can sing our songs and strum all night long
verse 2
G Cmaj7 Am
Staring at the stars like they’re the only things we
F G
know how to see
G Cmaj7 Am
and You can fly away from them
F G C
Go somewhere that they won’t find you
G Cmaj7 Am F G
Where you can be anything you want to be
How to play Opal
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.